Comprehensive and practical textbook presenting an overview of early childhood curriculum, exploring a range of early childhood theorists, their pedagogical principles and how these complement and reinforce the underlying philosophies and themes of Aistear and Siolta. * Explores a range of early childhood programme models, their approaches and how to implement them in both indoor and outdoor settings. * Presents the role of the adult as critical to the support of child well-being and belonging through relevant curriculum planning and implementation. * Relevant legislation and national practice guidelines underpin the suggested practical application of theories. * Details key early learning themes: * Early Learning Philosophy * Early Learning Environment * Early Learning Literacy and Numeracy * Early learning arts and culture * Presents reflective practice and mentoring as a method of self-evaluation and skills development.Written For: The mandatory component of the Early Childhood Care and Education Major Award (6M2007): FETAC Level 6 Early Childhood Curriculum (6N1944) And the elective component: FETAC Level 6 Early Learning Philosophy (6N1932) FETAC Level 6 Early Learning Environment (6N1933) FETAC Level 6 Early Learning Literacy and Numeracy (6N1935) FETAC Level 6 Early Learning Art and Culture (6N1936)
