Childhood can only be understood in relation to the multitude of social factors which surround it. This text explores children's place within society through an examination of the different contexts within which a child exists.
Exploring popular primary themes such as weather, coastlines, rivers, mountains and our locality, this book includes colourful displays and activities using themes from the geography curriculum. On cover: "Colourful displays and activities linking geography to art and design : Ages 5-11."
Abstract "This is the ninth edition of 'The Development of Language', which we have written for anyone with an interest in how children acquire language from infancy through the later school years. The field has changed substantially since our last edition, and we are very pleased to present new perspectives and new findings that have emerged over the past several years. This edition also incl…
Contents Developing Language and Literacy: Effective Intervention in the Early Years; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Boxes; About the Authors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Theoretical Framework: Foundations of Learning to Read; Chapter 2: The Importance of Evidence; Chapter 3: Principles of Intervention: Screening, Assessment and Monitoring Progress; Chapter 4: Th…
Contents Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the author -- Introduction -- Part 1 How to communicate -- Chapter 1 What is communication? Knowing your communication style -- Chapter 2 Confident communication -- Chapter 3 Active listening and skilful questioning -- Chapter 4 Reading between the lines: feelings, emotions and attitudes -- Chapter 5 What to say, and how to say it …
Contents Part I: Some Perpectives on Teaching and Learning 1. A background to current developments in education; 2. Teacher training requirements; 3. The Curriculum; 4. Information and communication technology; 5. Legal issues; Part II: Preparation and Planning 6. The preliminary visit; 7. Aims, objectives and intended learning outcomes; 8. Beginning curriculum planning; Part III: Practising T…