1st Edition
Understanding Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia Practices and perspectives
336 Pages
by
Routledge
336 Pages
by
Routledge
336 Pages
by
Routledge
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In order to effectively practise as an early childhood educator it is essential to understand the theories, policies and pedagogy that shape the discipline. Understanding Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia provides core foundational knowledge that is critical for best practice. Part One looks at concepts of childhood and the development of mass education before examining... Read more
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Contributors
Introduction
PART 1: HISTORICAL, THEORETICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES OF ECEC
1 The development of early childhood education and care in Australia - Sandie Wong and Frances Press
2 Historical perspectives on children and childhood - Joanne Ailwood
3 Theoretical perspectives on early childhood - Mindy Blaise
4 Practical approaches and philosophies in early childhood education and care - Linda Henderson and Susan Edwards
PART 2: PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES IN ECEC POLICY AND PROVISION
5 Key ideas, research and challenges in early childhood education and care - Maryanne Theobald and Gillian Busch
6 Contexts, policy and frameworks of early childhood education and care - Megan Gibson
7 Cultural safety for Indigenous children in early childhood education and care - Margot Ford
8 Diversity and inclusion in early childhood education and care - Melinda G. Miller
9 Ethical responsibilities in early childhood education and care - Ann Farrell
PART 3: PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP
10 Planning for children's learning: curriculum, pedagogy and assessment - Sandra Cheeseman
11 Relationships between staff, children and families - Karen Hawkins
12 Understanding babies: promoting young children's learning and development - Wendy Boyd
13 Flexible and sustainable learning environments - Joy Goodfellow
14 Professionalism for early childhood educators - Louise Mary Thomas
Acknowledgements
Index
Contributors
Introduction
PART 1: HISTORICAL, THEORETICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES OF ECEC
1 The development of early childhood education and care in Australia - Sandie Wong and Frances Press
2 Historical perspectives on children and childhood - Joanne Ailwood
3 Theoretical perspectives on early childhood - Mindy Blaise
4 Practical approaches and philosophies in early childhood education and care - Linda Henderson and Susan Edwards
PART 2: PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES IN ECEC POLICY AND PROVISION
5 Key ideas, research and challenges in early childhood education and care - Maryanne Theobald and Gillian Busch
6 Contexts, policy and frameworks of early childhood education and care - Megan Gibson
7 Cultural safety for Indigenous children in early childhood education and care - Margot Ford
8 Diversity and inclusion in early childhood education and care - Melinda G. Miller
9 Ethical responsibilities in early childhood education and care - Ann Farrell
PART 3: PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP
10 Planning for children's learning: curriculum, pedagogy and assessment - Sandra Cheeseman
11 Relationships between staff, children and families - Karen Hawkins
12 Understanding babies: promoting young children's learning and development - Wendy Boyd
13 Flexible and sustainable learning environments - Joy Goodfellow
14 Professionalism for early childhood educators - Louise Mary Thomas
Acknowledgements
Index
Biography
JO AILWOOD is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, The University of Newcastle.
WENDY BOYD is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood in the School of Education, Southern Cross University.
MARYANNE THEOBALD is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood, Faculty of Education at Queensland University of Technology.
