'Early Childhood Education and Care: An Introduction' written by Sheila Nutkins, Catriona McDonald and Mary Stephen was published in March by Sage, www.sagepub.co.uk.
'Early Childhood Education and Care: An Introduction' written by Sheila Nutkins, Catriona McDonald and Mary Stephen was published in March by Sage, www.sagepub.co.uk.
THe book has drawn upon the author's work with BA Childhood Practice, Early Years post graduate students and those in intitial teacher's education in BEd and PGDE. It examines how young children develop and learn from conception through to the age of eight and explores ways to enhance professional practice in the early years.
Initial reviews have been positive:
'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector. It is suitable for students on Early Childhood Studies programme, EYPS, and Early Years Foudation Degrees' - Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of Chichester, MA, EYPS, and Programme Leader for the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood.
The University of Dundee has informed us that they are adopting the book as a core text for their BA Childhood Practice students. It will be a core text for the new course in third year semster one for students here on the MA in Education as as BA Childhood Practice.