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Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding Childrens Learning 2004 Edition by Claire Alfrey
Structured to support teaching assistants, this pioneering textbook provides an academic underpinning to each of the key topics studied. The book: develops the theoretical knowledge needed to enhance work in the classroom; encourages students to reflect on their own practice; is in an ideal textbook format - full of tasks, questions, summaries and reading lists; and covers both primary and secondary years. Practical, easy-to-read and written specifically for teaching assistants, this book is also applicable for any trainee teachers or students of education. Introduction; how children think and learn; key skills; managing change through study; factors influencing motor development; out of the mouths and minds of babes: language acquisition and development; children and numeracy; an introduction to science and technology; "Mind the gap"; creativity and learning; educating all - towards inclusive classroom practice for children with special educational needs; managing behaviour for learning; gender issues in education; citizenship.