This book provides you with everything you need to know about Learning Theories in Early Childhood practice, explores the key theorists and theories that form the foundation of learning and development in early childhood. Parts 1 and 2 help you develop your reflective and analytical skills through critical questions, photographs and discussion points, and Part 3 gives real life case studies to help you understand how the theories can be practically applied in settings to improve your own prac...

Written by two leading scholars in the field, this book is an essential guide to the theory and practice of coaching and mentoring.

The essential read for exploring and deconstructing the gender binary in the early years sector both in theory and practice, accompanied by extensive advice and resources for classroom application.

A comprehensive guide to support, challenge and develop understanding of evidence-based teaching.

The perfect guide for students who need to get to grips with learning theories and how they relate to practice, this book covers Early and Modern theorists and their theories, and how they apply to early years education today.

What type of leadership do you practice?

Many of us rely on transformational and instructional leadership. But there are advantages in applying a holistic angle including all stakeholders-an approach known as collaborative leadership. Peter DeWitt unpacks six factors framed through John Hattie's research while painting a powerful scheme: meet stakeholders where they are, motivate stakeholders to strive for improvement, model how to do it. The blueprint will inspire you to:

-Transform your le...

This book provides teaching plans for key numeracy topics, aimed at those working with students aged 9-16 in order build the self-esteem of students who need extra help and give them a basic foundation in number.

This book supports early years teachers and practitioners to enable children to build Strong Foundations in Mathematics.

The new edition of a unique guide for students, practitioners, parents, and administrators of young children who want to understand specific strategies to maximise parent involvement and collaboration.

This book presents practical strategies and tools for increasing student achievement through the collective actions of educators.