Nóirín Hayes Livres

Children learn in contexts and the spaces, places and people they come into contact with have a deep influence on their development. Urie Bronfenbrenner's bio-ecological model of development places the child at the centre of this complex network and his influence has been extensive in early childhood education. This book presents an introduction to Bronfenbrenner's model of development, by drawing on practice-based research to identify and animate key elements of his model's impact. It illustrates how his model can help bring to quality to early learning environments and incorporates it into daily work with young children through vignettes, case studies and examples of good practice.

Sharing insights of various theoretical perspectives to help understand the complex root causes of children's behaviour, Supporting Positive Behaviour in Early Childhood Settings and Primary Schools highlights key responses that can encourage positive mental health, resilience and behaviour. Drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks, this book: Translates theoretical insights into adaptable and practical responses Considers children's strengths and needs with regards to resilience and mental health Includes case studies, tasks and questions for reflection Identifies innovative practical strategies for supporting positive behaviour in educational settings Combining theoretical perspectives on supporting positive behaviour, Supporting Positive Behaviour in Early Childhood Settings and Primary Schools is user-friendly and conceptually unified. It gives early childhood and primary students and teachers a clear understanding of what to do to facilitate positive behaviour and why to do it, encouraging true professionalism in education, and ensuring children learn and develop to their highest potential.

Focusing on early childhood practice, this revised edition explores the integration of theory and practical application within international curriculum frameworks, including Aistear, the Irish framework. It offers an expanded discussion on key topics relevant to educators, enhancing their understanding of effective practices in early years settings.