Professional Workbook Principles and Practice in the Foundation Stage - Softcover

Hamilton, Cathy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903300673 ISBN 13: 9781903300671

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2003

Synopsis

This text is designed to support trainees working with young children as learners, in identifying strengths and areas for development and helping the reader achieve the professional standards for the award of QTS. It is structured around a flexible needs assessment process so trainees can begin their learning at a level appropriate to their experience. Each chapter covers a core issue of teaching and provides a framework of activities within which trainees can develop as a competent teacher. The core of the volume is made up of learning opportunities linked to the Early Learning Goals and activities at three progressive levels: Getting Started, Developing Your Skills, and Extending Your Skills. The flexible structure of the text should support trainees on a variety of training routes including employment-based, flexible, modular, part-time and full-time PGCE courses.

About this title

About the Author

Cathy Hamilton, Susan Haywood, Karen McInnes and Jill Williams all work in the Primary team in the School of Education at Bath Spa University College. Cathy is Head of Primary Education, Susan is the co-ordinator for the Primary PGCE Professional Studies course and Karen and Jill share responsibility for a range of early years courses. Sammi Gibbins taught in a large multicultural primary school in Newport, South Wales, leading the nursery team for ten years. She is now working as an educational consultant.

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903300673
• ISBN 13: 9781903300671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144