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Author MacNaughton, Glenda.

Title Shaping early childhood : learners, curriculum and contexts / Glenda Mac Naughton
Published Maidenhead, England : Open University Press, 2003

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Description xi, 352 pages ; 24 cm
Contents Models of the learner -- Reflecting on the learner -- Models of the learner: conforming to nature, conforming to culture -- Models of the learner: reforming through interaction between nature and culture -- Models of the learner: transforming culture and nature -- Models of the learner: critical reflections -- Positions on the early childhood curriculum -- Reflecting on the early childhood curriculum -- Curriculum position: conforming to society -- Curriculum position: reforming society -- Curriculum position: transforming society -- Curriculum positions: critical reflections -- Curriculum contexts -- Reflecting on contexts -- Curriculum contexts: parents and communities -- Curriculum contexts: becoming an early childhood professional -- Curriculum contexts: critical reflections
Summary This text is designed to support novice and more experienced early childhood educators working with children (from birth to age eight) to be critically reflective in diverse aspects of their work. Each section contains ideas, clarification exercises, reflection points, summaries and case studies
Analysis Child care
Notes xi,352p. ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. [320]-340) and index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-340) and index
Notes In English
Subject Curriculum planning.
Early childhood education -- Curricula.
Preschool children -- Education.
Preschool children.
Child care -- Social aspects.
Early childhood education.
Author MacNaughton, G
ISBN 0335211062
9780335211067
0335226280 ebook
9780335226283 ebook
Other Titles Learners, curriculum and contexts