Young Childrens Thinking by Marion Dowling

Young Childrens Thinking by Marion Dowling

Based on the authors current consultancy and training work, this book helps early childhood practitioners and students understand and develop young childrens thinking.

′This is a book to be treasuredNot only does this deeply respected pioneer of early childhood education bring together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help, but she does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and with personal fulfilment′
- Professor Tina Bruce, CBE

′What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children′s development over Marion′s professional and personal lifetime′
- Mick Waters, Professor of Education at Wolverhampton University

′Marion Dowling′s highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children′s learning and development′
- Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World

′This book is a tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood′
- Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy, President of Early Education

′It is such a rich kaleidescope of Marion′s own original thinking, research and real children. I believe it is so powerfully presented that it will have a huge impact and influence throughout the world of early childhood and education′
-Paddy Beels,Wingate Nursery School

′One of the most enjoyable academic reads I have experienced lately...Lovingly written by a deeply respected and experienced pioneer who effortlessly brings together leading research literature, theoretical understanding and practical with an almost tangible passion′

Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator

One of the most beautiful and enjoyable academic reads I have experienced recently. Exploring the development of children’s thinking from birth to seven-years-old, and how this affects home, early years settings and schools. Lovingly written by a deeply respected and experienced pioneer who effortlessly brings together leading research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help with an almost tangible passion. This book will warm you from the inside out as you smile at the knowledge and case studies, drawn from a lifetime of experience, to help illustrate clearly and accessibly the multi-faceted aspects of supporting children’s thinking.   -- Martine Horvath

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	9781446210963
ISBN 10	1446210960
Title	Young Childrens Thinking
Author	Marion Dowling
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2012-11-12
Number of pages	200
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