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Frameworks Learning Development

Working in Children's Services Series 2nd Edition

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Published: 9th February 2010
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Written to support delivery of units in the Diploma of Children's Services, this text explores children's development, and the skills and philosophies needed to design programs for individual children and groups. Each of the books in the Working in Children's Services series has been written to assist students in attaining the skills and knowledge required to achieve a Children's Services qualification. With an easy-to-read style and engaging full-colour presentation.

About The Author

 Karen Kearns M.Ed. (EC), B.Ed. (EC), Grad.Dip.Ed. (Spec.Ed.), Dip.Teach. (EC) and Cert. IV Assessment and Workplace Training.

Karen is the founder of an RTO specialising in child care and has been actively involved in early childhood education as a teacher, Children’s Services Advisor, lecturer and consultant. She is co-author of several early childhood texts and has a special interest in the management of children’s services.

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    7/5/2013
     
    5.0

    Excellent

    By bibi

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    Pros

    • Deserves Multiple Readings
    • Easy To Understand
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      Comments about Frameworks Learning Development:

      This book is a must have for anyone in the childrens services industry!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      5/5/2013
       
      4.0

      Great for Studying

      By feebeeau

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        Comments about Frameworks Learning Development:

        Have used this book heaps with my diploma of childrens services. It is very Handy.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        15/10/2012

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        5.0

        LOCATED MY BOOK

        By Yas

        from Sydney,AU

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        Specific to course

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        My order arrived before estimated date and in perfect condition.Would recommend Booktopia as a great online source.

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        7/10/2012
         
        5.0

        Great resource!

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          Great resource for those studying early childhood or working in this area.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          24/9/2012
           
          5.0

          Fantasic Full of Information

          By Pinkrose

          from Nanango QLD

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            Iam studing my diploma in Childrens Services and this book is fanastic, full of information relating to child care and the new EYLF

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            15/8/2012
             
            5.0

            Fantastic!

            By Nene

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              I bought this book for my Child Care course and it is a perfect reference when it comes to assignments! Definitely a good book!

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              I was really impressed with how fast i received this book after purchasing it. In less than a day, the book was already shipped and the next morning, the book was delivered to me. Definitely would come back to Booktopia to purchase my book.

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              Chapter 1: Frameworks for Learning
              FRAMEWORKS
              Introduction
              What Do We Want for Children?
              Summary

              Chapter 2: Gathering Information for Learning
              DOCUMENTING
              Gathering Information for Learning
              The Social and Emotional Environment
              Summary

              Chapter 3: Planning for Learning: Social Development
              BECOMING SOCIAL
              Introduction
              Relationships in a Socio-Cultural Context
              Emotional and Social Wellbeing
              Guiding Children’s Behaviour
              Summary

              Chapter 4: Planning for Learning: Supporting Language and Communication
              COMMUNICATING
              Introduction
              Supporting Language Acquisition: The Role of the Practitioner
              Languages Other than English (LOTE)
              Emergent Literacy
              Summary

              Chapter 5: Planning for Learning: Cognitive Development
              THINKING
              Introduction
              Theoretical Perspectives
              Aspects of Cognitive Development
              Strategies to Support Cognitive Development
              Planning for Learning
              Summary

              Chapter 6: Planning for Learning: Physical Development
              PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
              Introduction
              Factors that Influence Physical Growth and Development
              Summary

              Chapter 7: Support for Learning: Children with Additional Needs
              ADDITIONAL NEEDS
              Introduction
              Children with Additional Needs: A Theoretical Perspective
              Planning for Inclusion
              Working with Other Agencies
              Ways of ‘Seeing’ Children
              Developmental and Behavioural Alerts
              Monitoring and Review
              Summary

              Chapter 8: Putting It All Together
              PLANNING
              The Context
              Early Childhood Pedagogy
              Summary

              ISBN: 9781442514287
              ISBN-10: 1442514280
              Series: Working in Children's Services
              Audience: Primary / High School
              Format: Paperback
              Language: English
              Number Of Pages: 552
              Published: 9th February 2010
              Publisher: Pearson Education Australia

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