Education : Preschool & Kindergarten

This book is suitable for those who lack confidence … It is particularly useful as a revision guide... Tasks and practical exercises are included throughout the book. Worth buying a copy' - Primary Mathematics. This task-driven text emphasizes strategies and processes and is very different from the usual style of mathematics textbooks. For example, algebra is treated as a way of thinking mathematically, rather than merely manipulating symbols. Each of the sections is designed to stand alone so that they can be studied in any order or dipped into as needed. The Second Edition has been updated to meet the needs of anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge and understanding of mathematics to GCSE level. There is an emphasis on learning and doing mathematics, with an expanded section on measures and proportion, and statistics. Trainees and students have reported that the book has not only helped them to raise their knowledge and understanding to the required standard but also greatly improved their mathematical confidence. This is a set book for the Open University Course, 'Ways of Knowing: language, mathematics and science in the early years'. more...

Price: $44.95

'A valuable and timely contribution to the early years field. This will be essential reading for all early years practitioners engaged in practice-based learning and will provide valuable guidance for all mentors in the field-'. Dr Rose Drury, Lecturer in Early Years, The Open University. Mentoring is an important part of good, professional practice. It provides a framework of support for continuous personal and professional development and is integral to the development of quality provision within early years. This book is designed as a guide for all those involved in the mentoring process. The roles of the mentor and practitioners are carefully examined and chapters cover the following: othe role of the mentor. othe characteristics of a good mentor. ohow mentoring supports personal and professional development. othe diversity of early years settings and professional roles. ocase studies of mentoring in practice. Chapters include: a mixture of relevant theory; practical suggestions; case studies; questions for discussion; activities for personal and professional development; and suggestions for further reading. There are suggestions and examples of materials that may be used and a glossary of key terms. more...

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`Eminently readable and accessible. Whether the reader is versed in movement understanding or a beginner, by the end of the book they should be a much better movement observer, teacher and handler' - Marion North, Principal and Chief Executive, Laban Centre for Movement and Dance. `This original and fascinating approach to children's movement development is highly recommended reading for tutors, practitioners and students alike' - Under Five more...

Price: $38.95

`I strongly recommend that this book is available in every school' - Educational Review. `It is always good to be able to welcome a book on such a key factor as movement in early childhood development' - Marian Whitehead, Nursery World. `The book is very informative and readable by parents, teachers and students and amply illustrated with case studies' - Judith Stansfield, SEN ICT Consultant. This book shows how to observe a child as they move to allow for early identification of any problem and then tells how to help. Included is advice on: - building confidence - helping with handwriting - supporting mathematical development. The many carefully taught activities suggested are easy to plan and fun to carry out. more...

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Music Therapy is an introduction to contemporary training and practice. Written in a clear, jargon-free style, the book provides a lively source of information and ideas for all who are new to music therapy. Written by highly experienced practitioners, the book examines improvization, the principal method for music therapy, and points to the underlying assumptions about music, which shape this way of working. Two of the main music therapy approaches - Analytic Music Therapy and Nordoff- Robbins Music Therapy - are also outlined. Drawing on their own experience, the authors examine a range of clinical situations and give examples of working with children and adults with a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities and mental health problems. They highlight the many issues which arise from day-to-day practice and explore other aspects of professional life, such as personal therapy and supervision. For anyone training or thinking of training to be a music therapist, this book provides an ideal place to start. As a guide to contemporary music therapy, it also has much to offer those already in practice. more...

Price: $45.95