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Teaching and Learning in the Early Years
- ISBN13: 9780415424790
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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How can we help children to become independent learners? The third edition of this invaluable companion for Early Years practitioners provides a broad-ranging and up-to-date review of current thinking and best practice within Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 education. Based on the basic truth that an effective early years curriculum must start with the children, this book focuses on their needs and their potential. The best teaching must have a strong element of fun, wonder and excitement: David Whitebread and Penny Coltman show how play is a crucial part of this. Each chapter combines a review of important principles with practical and inspiring classroom examples. This 3rd edition has been fully re… More >>
Teaching and Learning in the Early Years
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