Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development by Marion Dowling

Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development by Marion Dowling

Marion Dowling's much-loved book explores how to support young children's development, enabling each to develop as a unique person, in the context of current policy and the latest research.

′ The no-nonsense style is direct but encouraging for those practitioners with perhaps little time for professional development yet still wanting to keep abreast of current thought and good practice′-Early Years

′As in the first edition of this important book, Marion Dowling takes up all the main issues confronting those who work with young children in a wide variety of settingsThe explanations, case studies and suggestions provide an invaluable resource for all of us who aim to build solid foundations right from the start′ - from the foreword by Lillian Katz,

Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Illinois

′Marion Dowling′s comprehensive and insightful book shows exactly why personal, social and emotional development must be at the heart of any early years curriculum ... it will prove an invaluable guide for practitioners and providers striving to put children′s needs at the centre of their work′ - Liz Roberts, Editor of Nursery World Magazine

′This book is an excellent source of material for existing practitioners, tutors and those embarking on working with young children in whatever capacity′ -

Dr Jan Savage, Joint Co-ordinator of Early Childhood Studies,

University of Plymouth

′Those who know the quality of Marion Dowling′s work will not be disappointed ... As always her deep understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs of very young children shines through her work′-

Lesley Staggs, National Director, Foundation Stage,

Primary National Strategy

Marion Dowling was involved in the pre-school playgroup movement, taught in London and was headteacher of a state nursery school. She was an educational adviser in two local authorities, a member of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, and has been involved in a number of government working parties on early years.  She now works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas. Marion is an experienced author and is vice president of Early Education, a national charity.

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ISBN 13	9781412906913
ISBN 10	1412906911
Title	Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Author	Marion Dowling
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2005-05-03
Number of pages	224
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.