基本説明
Explores the use of materials (blocks, beads, climbing frames, dolls, etc.) for learning within a social context.
"0-8 series"
Full Description
`This is a book well worth reading. It certainly provides all early years practitioners with a challenge, but it is also reassuring in this time of change we have a strong evidence-based philosophy' - Nursery World
`The book is incredibly readable, illustrated with delightful anecdotes and makes useful references to theory' - Emma Hertzberg, Goldsmiths Association for Early Childhood
In this book, the Pat Gura explores the use of materials for learning within a social context. Different forms of stuff - blocks beads, climbing frames, dolls and found materials are used to explore the possibilities of materials as tools of all-round development in early childhood.
The author presents a range of strategies to help early years practitioners evaluate their provision, as they strive to create environments for early learning which are culturally, developmentally and personally appropriate. She takes a critical look at the conventional assumptions early years practitioners make about sand, water, paint, and the home area, and encourages practitioners to reflect on their practice.
Contents
Stuff
On and through the Climbing Frame
Matters of Principal
Thinking and Feeling, Feeling and Thinking
Choosing Stuff for Early Learning
Freedom and Control I
Setting Limits
Freedom and Control II
The Individual and the Group
Bought and Found
Shelling Peas
Work or Play or What?
Enquiry-Based Practice I
Fish Out of Water
Enquiry-Based Practice II
Space and Time
