{"product_id":"exploring-the-contexts-for-early-learning","title":"Exploring the Contexts for Early Learning","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe concept of ‘readiness for school’ is attractive to policy-makers, but many academics, researchers and practitioners argue that an early start to formal learning may be misguided. This book introduces readers to an increasing body of evidence which demonstrates that young children need opportunities to learn and develop in environments that support their emotional and cognitive needs, offering opportunities to develop autonomy, competence and self-regulation skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith advice on implementing research findings in practice, this book provides clear guidance on how to foster and develop these attributes, scaffold steps into new areas of learning and support children in facing new challenges. Chapters cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolicy and discourses;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking account of development;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaches to Early Years Learning;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Diversity of Children’s Early Experiences;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransitions and starting school;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to in the Future?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring the Contexts for Early Learning will be essential reading for students, practitioners, policy-makers and all those interested in the school readiness agenda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235044938072,"sku":"9781138937826","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138937826.jpg?v=1769549429","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/exploring-the-contexts-for-early-learning","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}