The Power of Story

Chamberlain, Liz and Harrett, Jacqueline (2017). The Power of Story. In: Moyles, Janet; Georgeson, Jan and Payler, Jane eds. Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning in Early Years and Primary Education (5th edition). London: Open University Press, pp. 180–190.

URL: http://www.mheducation.co.uk/9780335226962-emea-be...

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This bestselling textbook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of teaching and learning in early years and primary education. If you are training to work in schools or other educational settings, the book offers a wide range of practical and straightforward guidance, covering essential topics such as safeguarding; attachments and relationships; assessment; the indoor and outdoor environment; new technologies; behaviour management; and well-being.

Thoroughly updated throughout and retaining its lively and engaging style, this new fifth edition extends your knowledge and understanding of working and playing effectively with young children. Enlivened by thought-provoking cameos and reflective questions, the book gives you the confidence to reflect upon, challenge and enhance your own pedagogies. Key features include:

• Real life cameos drawn from schools and settings
• Questions to promote thinking included in each chapter
• Suggested further reading including a range of annotated references
• Up-to-date research and issues that teachers may face

Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning is essential reading for student and newly qualified early years and primary teachers and practitioners, as well as those who educate and train them.

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