Introduction
Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships
Boyd • Green • Jovanovic
LEARNING AND TEACHING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships
LEARNING AND TEACHING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Wendy Boyd Nicole Green Jessie Jovanovic
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Available Now 2021, 255 x 190 mm, 400 pp 9781108821117 | Paperback (also available as an eBook) Wendy Boyd, Southern Cross University Nicole Green, University of Southern Queensland Jessie Jovanovic, Flinders University of South Australia
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Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood: Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships is an introduction for early childhood educators beginning their studies. Reflecting the fact that there is no single correct approach to the challenges of teaching, this book explores teaching through two lenses: teaching as inquiry and teaching as relating. The first part of the book focuses on inquiry, covering early childhood learning environments, learning theories, play pedagogies, approaches to teaching and learning, documentation and assessment, and the policy, curriculum and regulatory requirements in Australia. The second part explores relationships in early childhood contexts and covers topics such as fostering meaningful and respectful relationships with children, and working with families, staff and the wider community. Written by wellrespected academics in the field, Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood is a vital resource for those entering the early childhood education and care profession. •
Comprehensive and engaging introduction to teaching and learning in early childhood contexts in Australia
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Each chapter is supported by a range of pedagogical features, including case studies and examples, definitions of key terms, reflective tasks, spotlights on practice, and end of chapter questions
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Covers areas that students often find challenging, such as working with infants and toddlers, talking to families, and transitions to school
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Highlights the role of reflective practice and invites readers to consider various aspects of early childhood teaching and learning through ‘pause and reflect’ boxes
Contents Part I: Teaching as Inquiry 1. The early childhood teacher 2. Working within early childhood learning environments 3. Co-constructing learning with children 4. Approaches to teaching and learning 5. Agentic documentation and assessment in the 21st century 6. Advocacy with early childhood policy, curriculum and regulatory requirements Part II: Teaching as relating 7. Fostering meaningful and respectful relationships with children 8. Engaging with families and working in partnership 9. Working collaboratively with staff 10. Being with and connecting to community 11. Sustainability and connecting to nature 12. Inquiring and relating in the everyday life of an early childhood teacher
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