An Introduction to Early Childhood
Student Resources
Welcome to the Student Resources Site
This website offers a wealth of additional resources to support study:
- Listen to podcasts from chapter authors giving a deeper insight into the issues discussed in each chapter and their implications for early childhood.
- Check out employability and placement resources discussing how to get the most out of your early years placement and what prospective employers are looking for in staff.
- View and discuss child observation videos showing child behaviour in setting to give you a deeper understanding of what to expect in practice.
- Access a selection of free SAGE journal articles supplementing each chapter. Ideal for your literature review!
- Web links direct you to useful websites to further your study and support you in practice.
Chapter Podcasts
Listen to podcasts from chapter authors giving a deeper insight into the issues discussed in each chapter and their implications for early childhood.
Child Observation Videos
View and discuss child observation videos showing child behaviour in setting to give you a deeper understanding of what to expect in practice.
Pushing Prams
Two 2 year-old girls push prams around an outside area. There is a minor dispute when a boy wants to play with one of the prams too. A practitioner explains the girls were playing with the pram first. The clip illustrates role play and control.
Employability Resources
Employability recommended web links:
SAGE Journal Articles
Access a selection of free SAGE journal articles supplementing each chapter. Ideal for your literature review!
PART ONE: HISTORY AND THEORIES OF CHILDHOOD
1. History of Childhood
Web Links
Visit the websites recommended at the end of each chapter:
Chapter 1- History of Childhood
http://childrensparticipation.blogspot.co.uk
A blog collecting information and resources on children’s agency and participation.
Education Pinterest Board
Find teaching ideas and inspiration at: http://www.pinterest.com/sageeducation/