Active Learning (Learning and Teaching in the Early Years) - Softcover

An instructive book for students to use alongside practice to enhance best practice in early years. --Lynn Harrison, Lecturer in Creative Craft, University College Birmingham.

The books are brilliant as stand alone texts... --Debbie Gornall, Deputy Head of Childrens Centre, Clitheroe.

Really love the concrete examples of current practice. The pause for thought can help students recap on what they have read and also helps the tutor look at different angles. Good links to current curriculum theory and practice. --Catherine Farnon, Lecturer in Childhood Studies, Highlands College.

Good sound base knowledge presented in an accessible format, highly recommended. --Jane Stevens, Director - Early Years Training Enterprise, Ruislip

Really love the concrete examples of current practice. The pause for thought can help students recap on what they have read and also helps the tutor look at different angles. Good links to current curriculum theory and practice. --Catherine Farnon, Lecturer in Childhood Studies, Highlands College.

Good examples provided that demonstrate practitioners and children engaged together in supporting and extending children's learning. Page 45 [has a] good list:- 40 ways to say well done. Chapter 5 - Leading a thoughtful approach [has] great examples and useful pause for thought tips. --Gillian Ellis, Lecturer, Cheadle College.

Really love the concrete examples of current practice. The pause for thought can help students recap on what they have read and also helps the tutor look at different angles. Good links to current curriculum theory and practice. --Catherine Farnon, Lecturer in Childhood Studies, Highlands College.

Students .. with limited practical experience will find this a valuable source for thinking about how they engage with children on their placement. Also, useful examples to provoke discussion amongst them on units where children's learning is considered. --Joy Chalke, Principal Lecturer, University of Portsmouth.

Really love the concrete examples of current practice. The pause for thought can help students recap on what they have read and also helps the tutor look at different angles. Good links to current curriculum theory and practice. --Catherine Farnon, Lecturer in Childhood Studies, Highlands College.

I am using this already with L3 students to introduce Active learning and linking to their practice. This will be a valuable learning resource ... I would also recommend this book to child care providers and within training. --Vicky Orlando, Early Years Ofsted Inspector and Lecturer, Cheadle College Network.

Really love the concrete examples of current practice. The pause for thought can help students recap on what they have read and also helps the tutor look at different angles. Good links to current curriculum theory and practice. --Catherine Farnon, Lecturer in Childhood Studies, Highlands College.

One of a series exploring the EYFS Characteristics of Effective Early Learning. Clearly links the theory underpinning active learning to effective early years practice, through illustrated case studies and examples. Shows how active learning relates to the other two characteristics (playing and exploring and creativity and critical thinking) by making links in every chapter to the other two books in the series. Links how children learn through active engagement, to what they learn across the EYFS prime and specific areas of learning and development. This book explores how practitioners can support babies' and young children's natural desires to be active in their learning. Illustrated case studies demonstrate ways to put theory into practice. Helps children to: become really involved and concentrate; keep on trying when things are hard; enjoy achieving what they set out to do.