In her new edition of this popular book, Cathy Nutbrown presents
evidence of continuity and progression in young children′s thinking. She
shows, with detailed observation, that they are able and active
learners. She considers aspects of children′s patterns of learning and
thinking--or schemas--and demonstrates clearly how children learn in an
active, dynamic and creative way.
This book makes schema theory explicit in practice. Supported by
numerous detailed examples and the discussion of difficult theoretical
issues, it illustrates children′s learning in areas such as literacy,
maths and science.
This Fourth Edition includes:
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A new chapter on professional development
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Changes in early years and primary practice
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More coverage of theories of learning in relation to pedagogy
Threads of Thinking is for early years practitioners who wish to support
and develop children′s learning.
Professor Cathy Nutbrown is Director of the Masters program in Early
Childhood Education at the University of Sheffield.