Programming & planning in early childhood settings /
Programming and planning in early childhood settings
Leonie Arthur, Bronwyn Beecher, Elizabeth Death, Sue Dockett, Sue Farmer.
- Seventh edition
- South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia : Cengage Learning Australia, c2018
- xvi, 459 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm
Setting the scene -- Children in the context of their families and communities -- Thinking about children: development and play -- Reflective and evaluative practice -- Developing philosophies -- Understanding the setting -- Curriculum approaches and pedagogies -- Assessing and planning for children’s learning -- Relationships and interactions in children’s learning -- Learning environments -- Journeys of change.
"Programming & Planning in Early Childhood Settings explores a range of approaches to curriculum and to documenting children's learning in early childhood settings. This valuable resource for early childhood education students and practitioners provides a broad view of the concepts and issues in early childhood curriculum. Chapters reflect ongoing discussions about what is meant by the terms 'planning' and 'programming' in the context of early childhood, what is authentic curriculum for young children, and effective teaching strategies to extend young children's learning. The strong focus on sociocultural theories of learning promotes awareness of children's diverse experiences, competencies and learning styles, and helps readers recognise the need for collaborative partnerships between educators, children and families in order to develop appropriate programs. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition shows how chapters of the text are relevant to the Australian Professional Standards for teachers, and highlights connections to the school-based context. Numerous real-life examples, reflections, articles and case studies assist students to understand a variety of educational theories, philosophies and frameworks. Throughout the book there is a focus on the processes of reflection, evaluation and ongoing improvement"--Cengage website.
9780170386326 (paperback)
Early childhood education--Australia Educational planning--Australia