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"...Thank you Julie Fisher for a down to earth, easy to use, practical book." - Early Education "...offers realistic strategies for wedding a child-centred curriculum with the guidelines contained in the National Curriculum." - International Journal of Early Years Education
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- How can early years practitioners build on children’s competence and autonomy as effective early learners?
- How do adults get to know children sufficiently well to plan effectively for their learning needs?
- How can early years practitioners plan for high quality child-initiated experiences alongside more focused adult-initiated learning?
In a practical and realistic way, the third edition of Starting from the Child supports practitioners in the Foundation Stage to be advocates for young children and their learning needs. Julie Fisher outlines the important theories and research which should underpin decisions about best practice. She offers meaningful and inspirational ways of developing appropriate learning environments and experiences for Foundation Stage children.
Revised and updated throughout, the new edition includes:
- Latest research impacting on our understanding of early learning
- Reference to recent government initiatives such as the Early Years Foundation Stage
- An extended explanation of how to plan for child-initiated learning alongside adult-initiated learning
- A completely revised chapter on ‘The place of play’, with a new focus on different types and contexts for play, cultural influences and the role of the adult in supporting play
- Two new chapters on the observation and assessment of children’s learning, and self-evaluation for practitioners
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Before starting statutory schooling at the age of 5, young children have developed a range of skills, knowledge and understanding at a speed that will never again be repeated in their lives. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Before starting statutory schooling at the age of 5, young children have developed a range of skills, knowledge and understanding at a speed that will never again be repeated in their lives. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Clearly one of the best books on Early Years, Julie Fisher brings to the subject a wealth of experience. Her triangle diagnram outlining a possible balance of classroom activities between adult and child-led activities (and she is very clear about which can be called "play"!) is one of the best expositions of what adults might do in the Early Years class. This is a classic text; I don't know any Early Years teacher, nursery nurse or student who hasn't felt bettr for reading it.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent all-rounder offering information for anyone entering or currently studing a teacher training course. I wrote several essays from this book and passed with flying colours!!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great, easy to read and well organised book. Fisher provides some great chapters including the role of the adult, the place of play, the importance of working with others, planning, learning and the curriculum and the high scope approch. Im studying a degree in Early Childhood Studies and found this book usefull for my module the early childhood curriculum. I think everyone working with children will find this book usefull, as Fisher always refers back to clasroom practice.
This is a must have book.
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A library rental at best. Save your money.
I'm writing this review to provide some form of balance to the 'rave' reviews I've read about this book.
This book was on my course reading list. Read more
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Published 10 months ago by Ghm
really useful book
I'm completing a Degree in early childhood and education and this book has been a fantastic resource for all of the assignments! Really well written and easy to understand. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Busy Guy
excellant
Julie Fisher's book is on my essential reading list. Its titile is perfect as the entire book puts all its focus on the child. Read more
Published 15 months ago by tina (teaching student)
Well worth the money...
I purchased this book to help me learn more about the early years before my placement in a nursery. This book has all the information I could ever have needed, is well laid out and... Read more
Published 19 months ago by student_teacher
Fantastic book
As a Teacher new to the Early Years it has been really informative and useful read. Lots of ideas which I now feel confident carrying out in my own setting. An excellent buy.
Published on 5 May 2010 by traineeteacher
Excellent book A*
Extreamly useful book, contains all the theory you'll ever need as a practitioner/student.
I have used this to write every essay & Lesson plan during my degree! Read more
I have used this to write every essay & Lesson plan during my degree! Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by Ms. K. Mead
A 'must have' for nay early years practioner!
As an early years practioner this book is invaluable - it is brilliant for giving an accessible and no-nonsense approach to child development and an excellent base for recent... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by Cjf Cv Wollaston
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Am studying the Level 3 Diploma In Pre-School Practice to help me support the children better as working in a joint Reception/Year 1 class. Read more
Published on 26 May 2004
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