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Young Children's Thinking Marion Dowling

Young Children's Thinking By Marion Dowling

Young Children's Thinking by Marion Dowling


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Summary

Based on the author's current consultancy and training work, this book helps early childhood practitioners and students understand and develop young children's thinking.

Young Children's Thinking Summary

Young Children's Thinking by Marion Dowling

'This is a book to be treasured. This deeply respected pioneer brings together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help. She does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and with personal fulfillment'
-Professor Tina Bruce CBE

'What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children's development over Marion's professional and personal lifetime'
-Professor Mick Waters, Wolverhampton Universit
y

'This highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children's learning and development'
-Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World

'A tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood'
-Helen Moylett, Early Learning and Consultancy, President of Early Education

Clearly linking theory and practice, this highly accessible book will be valuable to practitioners, teachers and students. The author explores the development of children's thinking from 0-7 years, and how this affects home, Early Years settings and schools.

The book includes:

- case studies

- professional checkpoints to help reflection

- practical suggestions

- guidance on involving parents

- suggested reading

- questions for discussion.

It will be a great asset for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees, Initial Teacher Education and Early Childhood Studies courses.

Marion Dowling works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas, and is Vice President of Early Education, a national charity.

Young Children's Thinking Reviews

'This is a book to be treasured. Not only does this deeply respected pioneer of early childhood education bring together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help, but she does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and with personal fulfilment'
- Professor Tina Bruce, CBE

'What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children's development over Marion's professional and personal lifetime'
- Mick Waters, Professor of Education at Wolverhampton University

'Marion Dowling's highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children's learning and development'
- Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World

'This book is a tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood'
- Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy, President of Early Education

'It is such a rich kaleidescope of Marion's own original thinking, research and real children. I believe it is so powerfully presented that it will have a huge impact and influence throughout the world of early childhood and education'
-Paddy Beels,Wingate Nursery School

'One of the most enjoyable academic reads I have experienced lately...Lovingly written by a deeply respected and experienced pioneer who effortlessly brings together leading research literature, theoretical understanding and practical with an almost tangible passion'


Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator


One of the most beautiful and enjoyable academic reads I have experienced recently. Exploring the development of children's thinking from birth to seven-years-old, and how this affects home, early years settings and schools. Lovingly written by a deeply respected and experienced pioneer who effortlessly brings together leading research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help with an almost tangible passion. This book will warm you from the inside out as you smile at the knowledge and case studies, drawn from a lifetime of experience, to help illustrate clearly and accessibly the multi-faceted aspects of supporting children's thinking. -- Martine Horvath

About Marion Dowling

Marion Dowling was involved in the pre-school playgroup movement, taught in London and was headteacher of a state nursery school. She was an educational adviser in two local authorities, a member of Her Majesty's Inspectorate, and has been involved in a number of government working parties on early years. She now works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas. Marion is an experienced author and is vice president of Early Education, a national charity.

Table of Contents

Thinking about Young Children Thinking Thinking about Young Children's Thinking Early Thoughts: Babies' and Infants' Thinking from Birth to Three Years How Close Adults Can Support Babies' and Infants' Thinking Playing with Thoughts and Ideas: Young Children's Thinking three to five Years How Close Adults Can Support Young Children's Thinking three to five Years Brimming with Thoughts at Home and in School: Children's Thinking five to seven Years How Close Adults Can Support Children's Thinking during the Early School Years

Additional information

NPB9781446210956
9781446210956
1446210952
Young Children's Thinking by Marion Dowling
New
Hardback
SAGE Publications Ltd
2012-11-12
200
N/A
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