Use the Dewey number to find books on Level 4 of the Main Library (South Campus).
| Developmental psychology | 155 |
| Child development | 305.231 |
| Child care workers | 362.712 |
| Early childhood education | 372.21 |
| Early childhood education in New Zealand | 372.210993 |
| Childcare | 649 |
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Here you will find all textbooks and key titles for the Bachelor of Education (ECT) Degree.
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Te Whariki : He whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa : Early childhood curriculum by 
Programming & planning in early childhood settings by Programming & Planning in Early Childhood Settings explores a range of approaches to curriculum and to documenting children's learning in early childhood settings. This valuable resource for early childhood education students and practitioners provides a broad view of the concepts and issues in early childhood curriculum.
Ngā Hurihanga Ako Kohungahunga = Transformative teaching practices in early childhood education by 
Techniques for teaching young children: Choices for theory and practice by An introductory early childhood text specialising in skills and techniques. Offers a blend of theory and practice by describing and demonstrating teaching techniques used in early childhood education, ranging from the simple to the complex.
Learning Theories for Early Years Practice by Understanding and applying learning theories is crucial to the transition from study or training, to practice in a real-world setting. This new textbook will prepare the reader by demonstrating how key learning theories pan out in practice, with the aid of photographs, examples and clear explanations. Divided into three main sections, Early Influences, Modern Influences, and Challenges for Theorists in a Changing World, this author identifies the key theorists in early childhood, past and present, before linking them to the main issues and developments that face early years practitioners today. An explanation of each key theorist is guided by a clear structure, including: links to other theorists strengths and weaknesses of the theory the theory in practice Packed full of case studies, activities, points for discussion, extended and recommended reading, this is a fantastic resource for students and teachers who want to build a strong foundation in learning theories, to enable them to support the young children in their care as effectively as possible.
Foundations of early childhood education by Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Teaching Children in a Diverse Society is designed to help increase the quality in early care and education programs through training teachers. It features skill building with a solid theoretical base, and provides students with an overview of early childhood programs through the use of examples, anecdotes, and scenarios. Readers will come away with an understanding of what makes a quality early childhood education program, where children gain the foundations they need for school success and beyond. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect#65533; is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: * SmartBook#65533; - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. * Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. * Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. * The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
Understanding the Te Whariki approach by Source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Te Whariki approach. Also available as an ebook.
Mai I Rangiåatea by Mai i Rangiatea provides some Maori perceptions of healthy growth and development. It introduces a Maori developmental discourse which affirms a cultural base with an affinity to the discourses of other indigenous peoples. Western concepts of human development have oversimplified the process by emphasizing individuality as the core, then generalizing to the whole. Maori acknowledgment of the interdependency between the individual and the group gives some basis for alternative discourses.
Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers by Infants Toddlers and Caregivers is an ideal introduction to care and education in the first three years of life featuring a respectful approach inspired by field pioneers Magda Gerber and Dr. Emmi Pikler. The program provides practical information based on theoretical and research foundations that students can implement in a variety of infant and toddler settings. With the impacts of school readiness and technology in early childhood education today this program focuses on the value of free play the development of self-reliance and the importance of responsive respectful interactions. The optional Connect course includes SmartBook - an adaptive reading and study experience, which guides students to master recall and apply key concepts while providing automatically-graded assessments. McGraw-Hill Connect#65533; is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: * SmartBook#65533; - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. * Access to your instructor's homework assignments quizzes syllabus notes reminders and other important files for the course. * Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. * Connect includes an option to purchase (for a small fee), a binder-ready loose-leaf version.
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