The Child in Focus: Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Education

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Estelle Irving (Program Leader, Program Leader, Holmesglen Institute, Australia) Carol Carter (Lecturer, Lecturer, University of Newcastle, Australia)

The Child in Focus

Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Estelle Irving (Program Leader, Program Leader, Holmesglen Institute, Australia), Carol Carter (Lecturer, Lecturer, University of Newcastle, Australia), Francis Burton (Lecturer, Lecturer, Holmesglen Institute, Australia) , Melissa Colville (Lecturer, Lecturer, Holmesglen Institute, Australia)

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OUP Australia and New Zealand
19 June 2018

Pre-school & kindergarten; Teacher training

Addressing the latest changes in the curriculum, The Child in Focus incorporates the full range of the early years from birth to age 8 while linking to specific subject areas. It provides an all-round introduction for students beginning an early childhood education program.

Part 1 is an introduction to childhood and the concepts which form early childhood education. Part 2 covers discrete subject areas along with curriculum and pedagogy. Part 3 focuses on professional practice and teaching skills, providing students with the grounding knowledge to continue in their degree.

The Child in Focus recognises the important role early childhood educators and teachers play in society and focuses on providing the foundational skills and knowledge for students to succeed in these roles. It is filled with contemporary content and has a strong emphasis on the development of critical reflection and adaptability to respond to increasingly complex social and family issues.KEY FEATURESAddresses the national Graduate Teacher standards described by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), the Australian Curriculum, and the National Quality Standard (NQS) of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)Each chapter begins with an introductory vignette to illustrate theory and engage students’ interest. These include interesting, historical facts relating to the concepts/topics covered by the chapterIndividual chapters link to specific subjects in early education programs – these chapters are clearly tabbed for easy reference‘Stop and reflect’ sections encourage students to reflect on their own experiences and education, while ‘Stop and think’ sections consolidate learning by asking students to answer questions based on the textCase studies showcase real-life education experiencesEach end of chapter includes a summary, further reflection questions, a class activity and discussion questions.

By: Estelle Irving (Program Leader Program Leader Holmesglen Institute Australia), Carol Carter (Lecturer, Lecturer, University of Newcastle, Australia), Francis Burton (Lecturer, Lecturer, Holmesglen Institute, Australia), Melissa Colville (Lecturer, Lecturer, Holmesglen Institute, Australia), Ann Hooper (Head of Curriculum, Head of Curriculum, Christ Church Grammar School, Australia)
Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 249mm, Width: 206mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 1.128kg
ISBN: 9780190304539
ISBN 10: 0190304537
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 19 June 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active

Estelle Irving is the Program Leader of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen Institute. Carol Carter is a Coordinator and Lecturer of the Foundations in Education, University of Newcastle Frances Burton is a Lecturer at Holmesglen Institute Melissa Colville is an educator in the Faculty of Education, Service Skills & Environment (Early Childhood Education), Holmesglen Institute Ann Hooper is Head of Curriculum at Christ Church Grammar School, Melbourne and Lecturer at Holmesglen Institute Mary Hughes is a Lecturer at Holmesglen Institute Sue Lancaster is a Lecturer in the Bachelor of Teaching, Holmesglen Institute Ginette Pestana is a Teaching Associate at Monash University