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Te Tiriti: Treaty of Waitangi
Required and Recommended Books
Te Whariki : He whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa : Early childhood curriculum by Dewey Number: 372.210993 WHAPublication Date: 2017
Magic places : the adults' guide to young children's creative artwork by
A guide book for parents and teachers of children up to 10 years of age. It outlines the nature of creativity and offers easy-to-follow suggestions for child's creativity. Containing helpful suggestions on media and materials for creative play in the home, in early childhood centres and school classrooms
Dewey Number: 649.51 BROPublication Date: 2015
The sacred urge to play : unfolding your child's intelligence, imagination, creativity and joy for life by Dewey Number: 372.21 BROPublication Date: 2016
Learning & Development Theory
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.
Dewey Number: 372.21 MCBPublication Date: 2018
Āta kitea te pae = Scanning the horizon : perspectives on early childhood education by
Outlines the many diverse perspectives on early childhood teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and provides an overview of developmental theories.
Dewey Number: 372.210993 ATAPublication Date: 2010
Theories of Early Childhood Education by
Theories of Early Childhood Education provides a comprehensive introduction to the various theoretical perspectives influential in early childhood education, from developmental psychology to critical studies, Piaget to Freire. Expert chapter authors examine assumptions underpinning the use of theory in the early years and concisely explore the implications of these questions for policy and practice. Every chapter includes applications to practice that will assist students and professionals in seeing the relevance of the theoretical perspective for their teaching.
Dewey Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2017
Curriculum in ECE
- Introduction to reflective practice in early childhood education : a study guide and workbook byDewey Number: 372.01 NGAPublication Date: 2012
- Making changes or holding on : Early childhood teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand engage in identity work by Explores how three newly qualified early childhood teachers come to understand their identity as teachers, as identified in their reflective journals.Publication Date: 2013
Cultural partnerships in ECE
Books on the Shelf
Take another look : a guide to observing children = Tirohia anō : he momo ārahi ki by Dewey Number: 305.231072 PENPublication Date: 2019
Arts in early childhood education : Kia tipu te wairua toi : Fostering the creative spirit by Dewey Number: 372.5 ARTPublication Date: 2013
Child psychology - A practical guide by
"Child Psychology: A Practical Guide" by Dr Kairen Cullen takes insights from experts in children's development and explains how they can benefit your family. It's full of case studies and activities to help you guide your child through life's challenges. You can understand your child and respond better to their needs, grasp the theory and put it into practice straight away, try out new approaches as recommended by parenting experts, and enjoy your children and learn to love the ups and downs of parenting!
Dewey Number: 155.4 CULPublication Date: 2011
Infants, toddlers, and caregivers : a curriculum of respectful, responsive, relationship-based care and education 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 Connect course for this offering 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® 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® - 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
Dewey Number: 362.712 GONPublication Date: 2017-01-27
