{"product_id":"observing-children-from-birth-to-6-a-practical-guide-for-early-childhood-students-and-practitioners-9781350135390","title":"Observing Children From Birth to 6: A Practical Guide for Early Childhood Students and Practitioners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eObservation is an essential skill for carers and educators of children, and this book offers a focused guide to observational techniques that will enable them to become skilled practitioners. It includes main development checkpoints in the first six years of life and encourages students to research and analyze theories. Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, key questions, chapter summaries, case studies, and activities to assist planning. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObservation is a vital skill for anyone working as a caregiver or educator of children. It serves as the primary means of assessing a child's developmental stage, monitoring their progress, identifying their needs, developing teaching plans, and appreciating their unique qualities. This book, now thoroughly updated to align with the EYFS Statutory Framework (2021), offers a comprehensive guide to observational techniques that will empower you to become a skilled practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first section of this chapter presents the main development checkpoints throughout the first six years of life, organized under the three prime areas and four Specific areas of the EYFS. The second section delves into theoretical perspectives of children's development, encouraging students to research and analyze various theories to complete challenging activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePedagogical features include chapter objectives, key questions, chapter summaries, case studies, and a set of activities to assist planning, including considerations of sustainability and conservation within the early childhood environment. This book is primarily designed for trainee and practicing teachers, as well as those studying for foundation and undergraduate degrees in Childhood Studies. It serves as a crucial resource for a wide range of childcare practitioners who work in diverse settings, including nurseries, hospitals, and home environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 x 234 x 19 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350135390\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaroleSharman,WendyCross,DianaVennis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094182555898,"sku":"9781350135390","price":21.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_54ccf838-8834-4d35-abc8-36bc9c9833da.jpg?v=1655646866","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/observing-children-from-birth-to-6-a-practical-guide-for-early-childhood-students-and-practitioners-9781350135390","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}