Child-Initiated Learning

Name: Child-Initiated Learning
SKU: TS0244
Price: 34.95 AUD
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ISBN: 9781921613517

How child-initiated learning works in practice

This book offers practical advice on what is meant by child-initiated learning and self-chosen experiences and, how observant educators are able to support children's learning. It helps educators to understand the importance of first-hand experiences for children and an interesting learning environment, flexible planning and documentation, in response to children's interests and skills. It also looks at dealing with uncertainty and confusion about adult-led activities and group time.

Ages: 0-5 | Pages: 56 | Code: TS0244 | ISBN: 9781921613517

Series: Positive Relationships in the Early Years

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Liz Rouse

Elizabeth Rouse is an Associate Professor in early childhood education at Deakin University, where she is working in the area of initial teacher education. Her main areas of focus are in curriculum and pedagogy, particularly as these connect with developing practices and teaching approaches that concentrate on the whole child. She has published a number of books, book chapters, journal articles and professional papers in early childhood education especially relating to infants and toddlers, children's wellbeing, professional practices and partnerships.

Jennie Lindon

Jennie Lindon is well known as an early years consultant and author. She has been a prolific writer, offering a welcome blend of knowledge of child development with a practical understanding of the role of early years educators.

Contents
Putting children’s interests at the centre of your program	5
What does child-initiated mean?	5
What does adult-led mean?	7
A balance between child-initiated and adult-led	10
What is meant by individualised learning?	12
The role of early years educators	17
Being a partner in play	17
Positive and supportive environments	20
Communicative adults: communicative children	23
What is sustained shared thinking?	26
Leading a child-focused approach	33
Planning that pays off for children	33
Promoting active first-hand experiences	35
Observation to work alongside children’s interests	38
A learning environment that welcomes	43
Respect for physically active play	47
Notes	50
References	51