Listening to Young Children
Book | English
By (author): Perpetua Kirby Y. Penny Lancaster
Listening to Young Children is a comprehensive resource to support practitioners in understanding what it means to listen and respond to what young children have to say. It: Promotes children''s participation in decision-making and problem-solving
Enables practitioners to develop and offer young children real opportunities to communicate their experiences, views, concerns and aspirations
Explains how listening and responding to young children can improve practices and services Introduction with guide to using the resource
A 74 page Reader which outlines the rationale for listening, including the research, legislation and theoretical background
26 detailed new ''Shared Experiences'' case studies
''Extending Listening'' section offering suggestions for improving listening skills in your setting
A brand new DVD featuring interviews with practitioners and footage from the case study settings
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Building on the success of the acclaimed first edition, this new fully-updated edition explains recent changes to early years policy and legislation. It features real life examples and DVD footage to show how practitioners have used a whole range of creative approaches, and new technology, in their work with children.
It is designed for anyone who works with young children and can be used in nurseries, child-minding settings, schools, parent and toddler groups and Sure Start initiatives.
The pack includes:
Current price
€23.90
Original price
€29.50
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