Education : Elementary

Young children are social beings. They grow and develop in diverse social and environmental contexts that profoundly affect who they are and what they will become. In this, the first volume of Springer??'s Educating the Young Child: Advances in Theory and Research, Implications for Practice, a group of distinguished authors examine an array of interpersonal relationships that are formative in shaping childhood: bonds with adult family members, ties with siblings, interaction with peer groups, and connections with caregivers, teachers, administrators, and service providers. The socio-emotional development of young children has been a significant area of study for decades and early childhood is widely recognized not only as the period during which affective development originates but also as the phase in which the future course of life is set into motion. As life??'s pace and complexity continues to increase, expectations for children??'s abilities to control themselves and interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups continue to grow. This, the first volume in a series of edited books designed to synthesize research, theory, and practice, focuses on key interpersonal relationships affecting the young child. A distinguished group of authors examines a wide array of relationships that affect the child today and influence the adult tomorrow???important bonds such as those between caregivers and infants; among siblings; between literate adults and the language-learning child; between the homeless and those providing support services, between principals and young students; and between recently immigrated preschoolers, teachers, and families, to name a few. more...

Price: $99.00

The four books in the series provide a whole-school, value-based programme for young people from five to 12 years of age. They help to create well-being and resilience in students by introducing and developing a range of values and behaviours that will assist with social and emotional health. The series is well differentiated for the target age group and each volume provides guidance on how to use the materials, links to curriculum areas and comprehensive teacher notes on each theme. The themes are based around stories which will engage young people and these are accompanied by worksheets and follow-up activities. The books can be used individually or together as a complete programme to promote pro-social values. All the books will help young people to: ohave a sense of belonging. oidentify their talents. odevelop proactive problem-solving. oenhance positive social orientation. oEncourage an optimistic sense of fun. more...

Price: $38.95

Drawing on case studies in community and enterprise learning from around the world, Dale Shuttleworth shows how young people can be taught the enterprise skills which will enable them to survive in today's uncertain world. more...

Price: $180.00

This account of teacher research is a study of four first grade classrooms, and the interaction between the teachers and their students. The accounts give examples of "good teaching" and show, through case studies, how the students can better learn and teachers better teach. more...

Price: $150.00

A practical guide to dealing with issues of everyday safety in schools. The book is written with day-to-day school management in mind and will greatly assist in the business of running the school safely. more...

Price: $79.95