Developing Thinking & Understanding in Young Children presents a comprehensive & accessible overview of contemporary theory & research about young childrens developing thinking & understanding. Throughout this second edition the ideas & theories presented are enlivened by transcripts of childrens activities & conversations taken from practice & contemporary research helping readers to make links between theory research & practice. Each chapter also

Includes:: ideas for further reading & suggested activities. Aimed at all those interested in how young children develop through their thoughts & actions Sue Robson explores: theories of cognitive development the social emotional & cultural contexts of childrens thinking childrens conceptual development visual thinking approaches to supporting the development of young childrens thinking & understanding latest developments in brain science & young children the central roles of play & language in young childrens developing thinking. Including a new chapter on young childrens musical thinking expanded sections on self regulation metacognition & creative thinking & the use of video to observe & describe young childrens thinking this book will be an essential read for all students undertaking Early Childhood Primary PGCE & EYPS courses. Those studying for a Foundation degree in Early Years & Childcare will also find this book to be of interest.

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' Geometry is often given less time in the teaching timetable than other aspects of mathematics. This book encourages practitioners to think about & raise its profile indeed achieving what its title suggest'
- Primary Practice ' This creative innovative & fascinating book/CD package is one you MUST BUY". All prospective new & experienced teachers of mathematics can use it to transform their teaching. All readers can use it to reignite their fascination with mathematics'
- Professor Sylvia Johnson Sheffield Hallam University ' This book exudes activity & interactivity. Moreover it provides challenge in the context of a significant pedagogy one that is not just present but actually made explicit. It is undoubtedly a book to learn geometry with but also one to learn to think more deeply about geometry about its nature & essence & also about its teaching & learning'
- David Pimm Developing Thinking in Geometry enables teachers & their support staff to experience & teach geometric thinking. As well as discussing key teaching principles the book & accompanying interactive CD include many activities that encourage readers to extend their own learning & consequently their teaching practices. The book is constructed around the following key themes:
- invariance;
- language & points of view;
- reasoning using invariance;
- visualising & representing. These themes draw on teaching principles developed by the team at the Open University's Centre for Mathematics Education which has a 20-year track record of innovative approaches to teaching & learning geometry. This is a 'must have' text for all primary mathematics specialists secondary & Further Education mathematics teachers & their support staff. Anyone who wishes to create an understanding & enthusiasm for geometry based upon firm research & effective practice will enjoy this book. This is the course reader for the Open University Course ME627 Developing Geometric Thinking"






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The authors of Developing Vision & Style are three of Britain's most respected landscape photographers; in this book they have combined forces to share their wide-ranging experience & expertise with those who aspire as they do to create images that reflect their own visions of a chosen landscape & which have a distinctive personal style. Alongside a portfolio of their latest work each of the three authors writes about the genre for which they are so well-known: how they came to it what inspires them how each developed his own particular style. The book also features photographs submitted in response to an invitation to participants in Light & Land workshops & readers of Outdoor Photography magazine accompanied by comments critiques & advice from the three authors who suggest ways in which these contributors might further develop & refine their work. The combination of stunning imagery with inspirational & insightful three-to-one advice makes Light & Land a truly unique experience which no landscape enthusiast will want to do without. This is the second book in the ' Light & Land' series. ...

A practical resource this book combines tips checklists exercises & stories to outline concrete processes that improve the way leaders managers & anyone within an organization responds to conflict. Beginning with a series of questions & self-diagnostics the authors show you how to: maintain emotional balance in the face of conflict; implement constructive communications techniques; help others deal with conflicts that are causing organization problems; establish norms for handling conflict; use specific approaches for addressing conflict more effectively. A must-have guidebook for the new age of global business. This book shows every leader how to turn feelings of fear into feelings of safety suspicion into trust & competitiveness into collaboration." --Jim Kouzes coauthor of the best-selling book The Leadership Challenge & Deans Executive Professor of Leadership Leavey School of Business Santa Clara University " Craig Runde & Tim Flanagan use their vast experience to give us Developing Your Conflict Competence. Move beyond negative workplace conflict to positive & constructive outcomes with the simple tools & suggestions in this must-read field guide!" --Marshall Goldsmith best-selling author of What Got You Here Wont Get You There Succession: Are You Ready? & the upcoming MOJO " Ive read the authors first two books Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader & Building Conflict Competent Teams. Their latest book pulls it all together by providing models examples & thought-provoking insight. It will be required reading for my senior management team." --Deborah Jallad president/chairman Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc." ...

Developing Youth Football Players" is a comprehensive guide for coaches of players aged 7-14 that provides specific coaching instruction at various levels of development. The book presents coaching philosophies skill instruction & practice games for players in three age groups: 7 years & up 10 years & up & 12 years & up. More than 150 games & exercises & 10 competitions are spread among four development levels to provide a sound proven & progressive system to help young players improve. Coaching instruction is provided on how to teach & interact with young players to help ensure the children continue enjoying the game. The book is aimed specifically at international youth football coaches & organisations as well as parents of young international football players." ...

A lively & engaging new edition this book examines child development as a process involving the whole child within multiple mutually influencing contexts. With an emphasis on biological & cultural factors it explores the pathways of development shared by all children plus the diverse developmental patterns that unfold in them as individuals. * Continued emphasis on the biocultural perspective: this continues to provide an integrated conceptual framework for understanding development. * New research: there is a focus on the latest research on executive function including its role in school achievement. Coverage of advances in neuroscience continues emphasizing the relationship between brain development & the childs experience. There is an exploration of new research into how the prenatal environment affects subsequent development & health. * New focus on media: there is a more thorough & expansive presentation of childrens use of interactive media & communications technology emphasizing implications for cognitive development & social relationships. * New emphasis on culture & biology: the joint roles of biology & culture are examined with respect to how they affect the development of mental & physical health problems including obesity eating disorders & suicide The cultural contexts of parenting practices & sibling relationships are discussed in light of new research. ...

Being massaged makes babies relax & cope better with stress improves their muscular coordination & flexibility & helps them straighten tightly flexed hands & legs. & who better to teach parents how to acquire these essential skills than Peter Walker the UK & worlds best-known baby massage teacher. In this exciting new edition of his best-selling guide of 2000 he not only

Includes:: vital new sequences essential for very young babies but demonstrates them in a special water-proof covered st&-up edition. The book can thus be placed at eye-level making its photographic step-by-step sequences easy to master.

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Developmental Psychology: A Students Handbook is a major textbook that provides an up-to-date account of theory & research in the rapidly-changing field of child development. Margaret Harris & George Butterworth have produced an outstanding volume that

Includes:: recent research from Britain Europe & the USA. The text is designed for undergraduate students who have little or no prior knowledge of developmental psychology. Key features include: Specially designed textbook features such as key term definitions chapter summaries & annotated further reading sections Over 95 figures & tables to illustrate principles described in the text Additional boxed material to add further insight & aid understanding Clear user-friendly layout to make topics easy to locate The book places developmental psychology in its historical context tracing the emergence of the field as an independent discipline at the end of the 19th century & following the radical changes that have occurred in our understanding of childrens development since then. The development of the child is covered in sequence: through conception pre-natal development birth infancy & the pre-school years to the achievements of the school years & the changes that occur during adolescence. Each period is addressed in terms of cognitive social & linguistic development including discussion of reading spelling & mathematical development. There is also consideration of comparative research concerning the development of cognitive abilities in other primates. Developmental Psychology: A Students Handbook is essential reading for all undergraduate students of developmental psychology. It will also be of interest to those in education & healthcare studying child development.

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The importance of high quality early childhood education is now universally recognised & this quality crucially depends upon the practitioners who work with our young children & their deep understanding of how children develop & learn. This book makes a vital contribution to this understanding providing authoritative reviews of key areas of research in developmental psychology & demonstrating how these can inform practice in early years educational settings. The books major theme is the fundamental importance of young children developing as independent self-regulating learners. It illustrates how good practice is based on four key principles which support & encourage this central aspect of development: secure attachment & emotional warmth; feelings of control & agency; cognitive challenge adults supporting learning & children learning from one another; & articulation about learning & opportunities for self-expression. Each chapter
Includes:: typical & significant questions which arise in practice related to that area of development; an up-to-date review of key research including insights from observational & experimental work with young children from evolutionary psychology & from neuroscientific studies of the developing brain; practical exercises intended to deepen understanding & to inform practice; questions for discussion; & recommended further reading. This book provides an invaluable resource for early years students & practitioners by summarizing new research findings & demonstrating how they can be translated into excellent early years practice. Watch this video of David Whitebread at his book launch presenting the key points of the book & his reasons for writing it. David Whitebread is Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology & Early Years Education in the Faculty of Education University of Cambridge.
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British politics has experienced unprecedented change in recent years. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition that emerged from the 2010 general election represented a marked departure from the single-party majorities Britain is accustomed to. & in the wake of the global economic crisis the country now faces a new era of austerity. Cuts in public spending together with the coalition's plans for a radical overhaul of public services are likely to have profound political & social implications. For over 25 years Developments in British Politics volumes have established an unrivalled reputation for accessible state-of-the-art coverage incorporating the latest research. Developments in British Politics 9 continues that tradition but with an entirely new set of specially commissioned chapters in which expert authors provide systematic & wide-ranging analysis of key trends issues & debates. ...