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How Children Learn (2018)
This new edition summaries the findings and ideas of thirty educational theorists and psychologists and their different approaches to education. Historical background of each theorist is provided and their theory is explained, the influence it has had, and the criticisms it has received. It links the theory with practice and indicates what practice, based on the theory, would look like.
Social Pedagogy and Working with Children and Young People (2011)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, principles and practice of social pedagogy and the profession of social pedagogue. With chapters from leading international contributors, it outlines the roots of social pedagogy and its development in Europe, and its role in relation to individuals, groups, communities and societies.
The Thinking Child (2010)
This new edition of The Thinking Child is fully-updated with reference to the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Every Child Matters. The book considers the most recent research into the brain and learning, and offers practical advice on how to reflect these findings in the classroom. There is new guidance on current challenges facing practitioners, such as dealing with stressed and over-scheduled children, the philosophy and benefits of including every child and how to address practical issues that might arise in different settings.
Online Videos
Early Childhood Australia - Learning Hub
NSQ PLP / EYLF videos via YouTube - you can subscribe to their channel
Intentional Teaching
4 videos from Qld Studies Authority:
Extending children's ideas
Responding to children's ideas and interests
Learning through routines
Group learning
The Montessori Method
The Montessori Method still deeply divides the education world. While Montessorians are evangelical about the effectiveness of the method, others see it as mystical or outdated, or only for the privileged few. But the associations with privilege couldn't be further from the vision of its founder Maria Montessori. Her philosophy grew from her work with children in the slums and today the Montessori International Association is operating in some of the poorest and most challenging areas of the world.
Websites
AEDC resources for leaders and educators
The Western Australian AEDC school and early childhood education and care engagement kit is a package of resources to assist the school and early childhood education and care sectors to engage with and build a deeper understanding of the AEDC.
Articles for Families on Play
A range of research based resources - provided from NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Australia
The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority works with all governments to provide guidance, resources and services to support the sector to improve outcomes for children.
Belonging, Being & Becoming - The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia
Approved learning framework under the NQF for young children from birth to five years of age - website
Department of Education WA
"We provide staff, facilities and resources to a number of entities created under legislation enacted by the Western Australian Parliament or by Ministerial administrative action"
Montessori Australia
"Montessori materials are designed to stimulate the child into logical thought and discovery."
My Time Our Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia V2.0 2022
My Time, Our Place: The Framework for School Age Care is the national approved learning framework under the NQF for school age children.
National Quality Standard
"The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a high national benchmark for early childhood education and care and outside school hours care services in Australia. "
Observing, Planning, Guiding: How an Intentional Teacher Meets Standards Through Play
"Observing, Planning, Guiding: How an Intentional Teacher Meets Standards through Play"
Play and Learning
Raising Children Network
Reggio Emilia Approach
The Reggio Emilia Approach® is an educational philosophy based on the image of a child with strong potentialities for development and a subject with rights, who learns through the hundred languages belonging to all human beings, and grows in relations with others.
Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange
The Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) is a national reference organisation for the educational project of Reggio Emilia in Australia, and an invited member of the Reggio Children International Network.
Steiner Education Australia
"Steiner education enables children to grow into adults who, out of themselves, are able to find meaning and purpose in their own lives. Contemporary education needs to be deeply human centred, to recognise that we are Human by Nature."
What Makes a Good Play Area for Children?
"This brochure summarises playground characteristics most enjoyed by children and those which encourage socialisation, imaginative play and physical activity."
Books in the Library
Just Imagine : Creative Play Experiences for Children Under Six (2002)
Provides an understanding of how to establish stimulating and enjoyable creative play experiences for children under the age of six. The creative play experience is vital for the stimulation of children's imagination. It offers opportunities for children to learn, express themselves and interact with others. Just imagine! provides an understanding of how to establish stimulating and enjoyable creative play experiences for children up to the age of six.
Learning Theories Simplified (2016)
Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey's educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? Maybe you're running out of time and patience making sense of Carol Dweck's mindsets? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience? Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this dip-in dip-out guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical.
Play in the Early Years (2013)
The Early Years Learning Framework is a key component of the Australian Government's National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care. Play-based learning is an important focus in both the Framework and in early childhood education degrees at Australian universities. Play in the Early Years is a comprehensive study of pedagogy and play in early childhood education by a globally recognised leader in the field.
Theories of Childhood ; 2nd ed (2013)
Understand theories of childhood to make your days with children smoother, your job easier, and your program stronger. This best-selling resource provides clear, straightforward introductions to the foundational theories of John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky.
Understanding Child Development (2017)
This book introduces pre-service and in-service teachers to the unique qualities of young children from infants to age eight, and demonstrates how to work with each child in ways that correspond with their developmental level, and their social and cultural environment.
How Children Learn (2018)
This new edition summaries the findings and ideas of thirty educational theorists and psychologists and their different approaches to education. Historical background of each theorist is provided and their theory is explained, the influence it has had, and the criticisms it has received. It links the theory with practice and indicates what practice, based on the theory, would look like.
Social Pedagogy and Working with Children and Young People (2011)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, principles and practice of social pedagogy and the profession of social pedagogue. With chapters from leading international contributors, it outlines the roots of social pedagogy and its development in Europe, and its role in relation to individuals, groups, communities and societies.
The Thinking Child (2010)
This new edition of The Thinking Child is fully-updated with reference to the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Every Child Matters. The book considers the most recent research into the brain and learning, and offers practical advice on how to reflect these findings in the classroom. There is new guidance on current challenges facing practitioners, such as dealing with stressed and over-scheduled children, the philosophy and benefits of including every child and how to address practical issues that might arise in different settings.
Just Imagine : Creative Play Experiences for Children Under Six (2002)
Provides an understanding of how to establish stimulating and enjoyable creative play experiences for children under the age of six. The creative play experience is vital for the stimulation of children's imagination. It offers opportunities for children to learn, express themselves and interact with others. Just imagine! provides an understanding of how to establish stimulating and enjoyable creative play experiences for children up to the age of six.
Learning Theories Simplified (2016)
Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey's educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? Maybe you're running out of time and patience making sense of Carol Dweck's mindsets? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience? Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this dip-in dip-out guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical.
Play in the Early Years (2013)
The Early Years Learning Framework is a key component of the Australian Government's National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care. Play-based learning is an important focus in both the Framework and in early childhood education degrees at Australian universities. Play in the Early Years is a comprehensive study of pedagogy and play in early childhood education by a globally recognised leader in the field.
Theories of Childhood ; 2nd ed (2013)
Understand theories of childhood to make your days with children smoother, your job easier, and your program stronger. This best-selling resource provides clear, straightforward introductions to the foundational theories of John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky.
Understanding Child Development (2017)
This book introduces pre-service and in-service teachers to the unique qualities of young children from infants to age eight, and demonstrates how to work with each child in ways that correspond with their developmental level, and their social and cultural environment.
Documentation and the early years learning framework : researching in Reggio Emilia and Australia (2014)
This book links the EYLF and documentation. Drawing on research from both Reggio Emilia and Australia, the authors are well placed to offer these insights. The authors have taken up the challenge of ensuring that belonging, being and becoming doesn't descend into cliché.