Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood: Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships

Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood: Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships is an introduction for early childhood educators that explores teaching through two lenses: inquiry and relationships. It covers key topics such as early childhood learning environments, learning theories, play pedagogies, approaches to teaching and learning, documentation and assessment, and policy, curriculum, and regulatory requirements in Australia. The second part focuses on fostering meaningful and respectful relationships with children, working with families, staff, and the wider community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Early childhood educators embarking on their academic journey will find a comprehensive guide in Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood: Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships. Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the complexities of teaching, this book delves into two distinct lenses: teaching as inquiry and teaching as relating. The first part of the book focuses on inquiry, exploring early childhood learning environments, learning theories, play pedagogies, approaches to teaching and learning, documentation and assessment, and the policy, curriculum, and regulatory requirements in Australia. The second part delves into the realm of relationships in early childhood contexts, covering topics such as fostering meaningful and respectful relationships with children, collaborating with families, staff, and the wider community. Authored by esteemed academics in the field, Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood serves as an indispensable resource for those aspiring to pursue a career in early childhood education and care.

Early childhood educators embarking on their academic journey will find a comprehensive guide in Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood: Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships. Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the complexities of teaching, this book delves into two distinct lenses: teaching as inquiry and teaching as relating. The first part of the book focuses on inquiry, exploring early childhood learning environments, learning theories, play pedagogies, approaches to teaching and learning, documentation and assessment, and the policy, curriculum, and regulatory requirements in Australia. The second part delves into the realm of relationships in early childhood contexts, covering topics such as fostering meaningful and respectful relationships with children, collaborating with families, staff, and the wider community. Authored by esteemed academics in the field, Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood serves as an indispensable resource for those aspiring to pursue a career in early childhood education and care.

Early childhood educators embarking on their academic journey will find a comprehensive guide in Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood: Pedagogies of Inquiry and Relationships. Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the complexities of teaching, this book delves into two distinct lenses: teaching as inquiry and teaching as relating. The first part of the book focuses on inquiry, exploring early childhood learning environments, learning theories, play pedagogies, approaches to teaching and learning, documentation and assessment, and the policy, curriculum, and regulatory requirements in Australia. The second part delves into the realm of relationships in early childhood contexts, covering topics such as fostering meaningful and respectful relationships with children, collaborating with families, staff, and the wider community. Authored by esteemed academics in the field, Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood serves as an indispensable resource for those aspiring to pursue a career in early childhood education and care.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 204 x 252 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108821117
Edition number: New ed