Celebrating Children's Learning (Paperback)

Julian Grenier

ISBN 10: 1138555274 / ISBN 13: 9781138555273

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. In response to growing pressure on early years practitioners to adopt a tick-box approach to recording childrens progress, Celebrating Childrens Learning sets out a bold, alternative vision for assessment in the early years. Drawing upon an inspiring collaboration between London nursery schools, this book explores and reconsiders the purpose of observation in early years settings.Contributors provide a range of examples to guide early years practitioners as they develop their own methods of observation. Play, social interaction, and cooperation with parents are shown to be valuable opportunities for keen observation. Chapters discuss:- moving beyond data-focussed assesment- Characteristics of Effective Learning- ensuring inclusive assessment- collaborating with parents from diverse backgrounds- outdoor learning a Forest School approach. Inspiring and empowering, Celebrating Childrens Learning is essential reading for teachers, practitioners, and students involved in early education. In response to growing pressure on early years practitioners to adopt a tick-box approach to recording childrens progress, Celebrating Childrens Learning sets out a bold vision for assessment in the early years. Drawing upon an inspiring collaboration between London nursery schools, it explores the role of observation in early years settings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Celebrating Children's Learning (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138555274
• ISBN 13: 9781138555273
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In response to growing pressure on early years practitioners to adopt a ‘tick-box’ approach to recording children’s progress, Celebrating Children’s Learning sets out a bold, alternative vision for assessment in the early years. Drawing upon an inspiring collaboration between London nursery schools, this book explores and reconsiders the purpose of observation in early years settings.

Contributors provide a range of examples to guide early years practitioners as they develop their own methods of observation. Play, social interaction, and cooperation with parents are shown to be valuable opportunities for keen observation. Chapters discuss:

- moving beyond data-focussed assesment

- Characteristics of Effective Learning

- ensuring inclusive assessment

- collaborating with parents from diverse backgrounds

- outdoor learning – a Forest School approach.

Inspiring and empowering, Celebrating Children’s Learning is essential reading for teachers, practitioners, and students involved in early education.

About the Author

Julian Grenier is the headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre in East London, UK, and is a National Leader of Education.

Sue Finch has worked in the early years sector for over 40 years and is a highly experienced education consultant. Sue has worked on a wide range of national projects in the early years, including the Pen Green Teaching Centres Project.

Caroline Vollans worked as a primary school teacher for 15 years before completing clinical training in Lacanian psychoanalysis. She now works as a student counsellor, as well as providing staff supervision in nursery settings.