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 is 'engagement'. Based on the fundamental truth that, you can have the best provision and the best resources in the world but if you have not got the engagement of the children that you are working with then the potential for high level learning is minimum to none. This book will show through practical examples how practitioners can move away from the more traditional model of teaching (as above) to one that maintains all of the essential elements but is driven by the most powerful learning tool of all - engagement.
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A great resource -- SILVER AWARD Practical Pre-School Awards
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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
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By V Waterford
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Though not a huge book, I found some good ideas that have impacted my general day-to-day teaching- especially when planning! Our Learning Outcome is now always process not product based!
By Liz Jenkins
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This book gives lots of really good ideas for fully engaging children in their learning. Easy to read and things you can put into practise straight away. I used this book to train my early years team and all were enthusiastic about the ideas it gives.
By Susan
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This book has some good ideas but some of the suggestions I did not agree with and would not try.
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I have got so many ideas from this book giving ideas in detail about how to improve practice and although most of the ideas may be on his website in different places. I would say it is really handy to have in one refrence book.
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Fantastic reading material. This is a useful book for experienced and new teachers and early years practitioners alike. Fantastic writer who knows what they're talking about!
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Really easy to read and makes so much sense!
Brilliant ideas and we have taken on many of them since September!
Brilliant book.
Brilliant ideas and we have taken on many of them since September!
Brilliant book.
By golwen
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This is a good book for those new to ABC and his blogs but nearly everything can be got for free from the blog. It is handy to have a paper copy though. Only other downside is that it is so expensive.
By LittleFoot
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Mr A-BC gives practical ideas for engaging young children in the classroom or setting. Very readable with loads of pictures and ideas to inspire you.
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