1st Edition

Sustained Shared Thinking in the Early Years Linking theory to practice

By Kathy Brodie Copyright 2014
132 Pages
by Routledge

132 Pages
by Routledge

132 Pages
by Routledge

Used as a measure of quality in the ground-breaking Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) project, Sustained Shared Thinking is fundamental to good early years practice. It costs nothing, yet research has shown that it improves outcomes for children by supporting their holistic development. This book clearly explains what Sustained Shared Thinking is and examines the skills and... Read more

1. An introduction to Sustained Shared Thinking  2. How Sustained Shared Thinking can support the Characteristics of Learning  3. Sustained Shared Thinking in the Prime areas  4. Sustained Shared Thinking in the Specific Areas  5. The role of the practitioner and Key person  6. Environments to support Sustained Shared Thinking  7. Different ages, different requirements  8. Parents, carers and the home learning environment  9. Concluding thoughts

Biography

Kathy Brodie is an Early Years Consultant and Lecturer in Childhood Studies at Stockport College, UK. She delivers training on planning, observations, schema, working with under 2s, outdoor play, Sustained Shared Thinking, the EYFS and Sparkly Thinking.

"...this book will facilitate, not only improved outcomes for the children in your care, but also more enjoyable interactive teaching experiences for you as a practitioner." - Martine Horvath, eye magazine