Birth to Big School PDF

Birth to Big School PDF
ISBN-10
017027036X
ISBN-13
9780170270366
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2013-11-28
Publisher
Cengage Learning Australia
Author
Karen Kearns

Description

Focuses on child development and play as a learning principle Birth to Big School is written to support delivery of the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Part of the Working in Early Childhood Education and Care series, it provides a practical introduction to early childhood development. This edition covers the following key points:  an introduction to concepts and principles relating to child development, and looks at play as a learning strategy for young children  physical development, including gross and fine motor skills  cognitive development, language and communication and literacy skills  development of the closely related social and emotional domains, including key developments such as trust, attachment, autonomy and self-esteem  the provision of appropriate play environments and experiences that support childrens development and learning, including an introduction to observing and documenting childrens learning  the key elements of a quality early childhood program