From Vacant to Engaged: Putting Child-led Learning at the Heart of Your Planning

Bryce-Clegg, A.

ISBN 10: 1408163985 / ISBN 13: 9781408163986

Published by Featherstone, 2012

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9781408163986.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Vacant to Engaged: Putting Child-led Learning at the Heart of Your Planning
• Publisher: Featherstone
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408163985
• ISBN 13: 9781408163986
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Poor
• Weight: 350 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Social Sciences

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Synopsis

From bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg comes a book based on a fundamental truth: you can have the best teaching resources in the world at your disposal, but if you lack the engagement of the children you are working with, the potential for high level learning is minimal.

For children to make progress in all aspects of their learning, the practitioners who work with them must have a good understanding of what the child already knows and can do (assessment). They should be able to create activities that will take the children forward to the next step in their learning (planning). Finally, they should measure the impact of those activities on the children''s attainment (evaluation) and then the process can start again.

The one crucial element that this model lacks, however, is engagement.

This book will show through practical examples how early years practitioners can move away from the more traditional model of teaching to one that maintains all of the essential elements but is driven by engagement, the most powerful learning tool of all. It features advice on reflective practice, real examples to inspire, and how to make fundamental changes that will impact on children''s learning in a hugely positive way.

About the Author

Alistair was head teacher of a very successful three-form entry infant school and Early Years Unit for 10 years. Alongside his headship he worked an EYFS consultant working with a diverse range of settings to help them to enhance their EYFS practice. In 2009 Alistair left headship and went into full time consultancy. He is now the proud owner of ABC Does...Ltd Alistair's experience and expertise has meant that he has been invited to work with individuals, settings and Local Authorities both Nationally and Internationally. He has written on the subject of EYFS for a wide variety of publications. Alistair's work with settings is based on leading by example and not just `telling'. In September 2010 he set up a blog where he posts examples of the work that he does alongside activity ideas, planning formats and policies. The blog is constantly updated with new ideas and initiatives. You can find out more at: abcdoes.com