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Alevis in Europe
The Alevis are a significant minority in Turkey, and now also in the countries of Western Europe. Over the past century, many of them have migrated from rural enclaves on the Anatolian plateau to the great cities of Istanbul and Ankara, and from there to the countries of the European Union. This book asks who are they? How do they construct their identities – now and in the past; in Turkey and in Europe? A range of scholars, writing from sociological, historical, socio-psychological and political perspectives, present analysis and research that shows the Alevi communities grouping and regrouping, defining and redefining – sometimes as an ethnic minority, sometimes as religious groups, so...
Early Childhood Studies
Early Childhood Studies: A Social Science Perspective explores key issues in early childhood studies from a variety of social science disciplines, including psychology, sociology, social policy and education. Each chapter considers a different social science discipline, identifying, analysing and critically assessing how that particular discipline enriches early years provision and research.User-friendly student features are included throughout, including:- Icebreakers introduce the main chapter themes- Objectives help readers to develop cognitive skills, moving from identifying to analysing to critically assessing - Formative activities encourage practical application of the content - Case-studies ground theory in practice - Research activities support those looking to take their understanding further - Self-assessment questions allow readers to test their knowledge- Further reading references and web links provide ideas for further exploration An essential course companion for all Early Childhood Studies undergraduate students.
Language, Culture and Identity in the Early Years
Introduces the key themes and debates in supporting young children with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in an inclusive way.
Young Children and Racial Justice
Early years workers, together with families, lay the foundations for young children's futures. Young Children and Racial Justice provides a comprehensive approach to the issues facing all early years workers in exploring with young children what it means to enjoy living in our multicultural society.It offers a framework for good practice for everyone working in the early years sector. Designed for use in professional development, with case studies, references and accessible articles, this book gives practitioners the tools and knowledge to implement race equality policies and action plans.
Enhancing Personal, Social and Health Education
This book argues that a properly constructed personal, social and health education curriculum is needed to enhance pupils' personal and social development - both at primary and secondary levels
Readings for Reflective Teaching in Early Education
An annotated thought-provoking collection for those training to teach in the early years sector, drawing together classic and contemporary extracts.
Realising Potential
Over the past half century, millions of children have spent their Saturdays or Sundays in the schools set up by their communities. This book reveals the workings of these complementary schools and their significance for black communities and for bilingual children. It explores the contribution of complementary schools to pupils' education and achievement in the mainstream. By critically evaluating existing practices, the authors identify the good practice in complementary schools and indicate avenues for closer collaboration between these and mainstream schools. Readers of this comprehensive study of the complementary sector will find: an account of the historical and political background an...
Rethinking Children's Spaces and Places
This publication draws on a rich and growing academic literature concerned with the spatiality of childhood and the spaces and places in which children live, learn, work and play. It examines changing ways of seeing space, place and environment and how these can promote rethinking about children's lives across local and global scales.
Reflective Teaching in Early Education
Reflective Teaching in Early Education is the definitive textbook for reflective professionals in early education, drawing on the experience of the author team and the latest research, including the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) findings. It offers extensive support for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and career-long professionalism for early years practitioners working in pre-schools, child care settings and the first years of primary schools. Written by a collaborative author team of leading early years educationalists and practitioners led by Jennifer Colwell, Reflective Teaching in Early Education offers two levels of support: - comprehensive, practical gui...
