Foundations of early childhood: principles and practice/ 
edited by Penny Mukherji and Louise Dryden 
 - London:  SAGE,  2014. 
 - xvii, 414 p. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO STUDYING EARLY CHILDHOOD<br/><br/>Studying for a Degree - Louise Dryden<br/>Upholding Children's Rights in Early Years Settings - Carolyne Willow<br/>Becoming a Reflective Practitioner and Practitioner Research - Judy Stevenson<br/>Observation and Assessment - Jonathan Glazzard<br/><br/>PART TWO: HOW CHILDREN DEVELOP<br/>How Children Develop - Penny Mukherji<br/>How Children Learn - Linda Pound<br/>The Importance of Play - Justine Howard<br/><br/>PART THREE: INFLUENCING FACTORS<br/>The Historical Background of Early Childhood Care and Education: Influencing Factors - Linda Pound<br/>Social Inequalities - Gianna Knowles and Penny Mukherji<br/>Health and Well-being - Penny MukherjiRecent Legislation and Policy Initiatives (1997-Present) - Tricia Johnson<br/><br/>PART FOUR: APPROACHES AND PRACTICE<br/>Curricula and Pedagogic Principles in the Foundation Stage (0-5) - Edwina Mitchell<br/>Working in Partnership with Parents in Early Childhood Settings - Penny Mukherji and Vicky Mummery<br/>Safeguarding and Protecting Children - Claire M. Richards<br/>Management and Leadership - Judy Stevenson<br/><br/>PART FIVE: IMPLEMENTING THE CURRICULUM <br/>Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Foundations of Being - Julia Manning-Morton<br/>Communication, Literacy and ICT - Louise Dryden<br/>Physical Development and the Role of the Physical Environment - Rita White<br/>Specific Areas of Development and Learning (Mathematics, Understanding of the World, Expressive Arts and Design) - Ros Garrick<br/>Transitions - Hilary Fabian 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781446255285 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Early childhood education<br/>Education
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>372.2  / MUK/F