Learning in early childhood / edited by Pat Beckley.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

How young children learn -- Historical perspectives / Pat Beckley -- Theories of learning / Pat Beckley -- Partnerships with parents/carers / Pat Beckley -- Pedagogy in practice / Pat Beckley -- Supporting young children's learning -- Motivation and self-esteem / Pat Beckley -- Inclusion and "educating" the whole child / Sue Lambert -- Diversity in the early years / Helen Hendry -- Thinking skills / Sharon Marsden -- Organising the learning environment -- Approaches to play / Lindy Nahmad-Williams -- Enabling environments / Jane Johnston -- Learning and teaching styles / Alison Jakins -- Leadership and management in early years settings / Pat Beckley -- Issues in practice -- Engaging early learners / Becky Glenton -- The social context / Pat Beckley -- Multi-agency working / Anita Soni -- Forward thinking and forward practice / Liz Creed.

By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.