Effective Early Learning Case Studies in Improvement [Paperback]

In this book, the editors discuss criteria and methodologies for evaluating and improving the quality of learning, and show how to evaluate practice and create action plans for improvement. The editors present a variety of case studies, including: a family center; LEA nursery unit; a workplace nursery, an LEA nursery class; an inner-city reception class in a primary school; private day nurseries; and a social services day nursery. Each example is accompanied by a set of questions which highlight important features of the research process and suggest ways in which early years practitioners can examine and reflect on their own practice.

In this book, the editors discuss criteria and methodologies for evaluating and improving the quality of learning, and show how to evaluate practice and create action plans for improvement. The editors present a variety of case studies, including: a family center; LEA nursery unit; a workplace nursery, an LEA nursery class; an inner-city reception class in a primary school; private day nurseries; and a social services day nursery. Each example is accompanied by a set of questions which highlight important features of the research process and suggest ways in which early years practitioners can examine and reflect on their own practice.

Introduction - Christine Pascal and Tony Bertram
Case Study One - Jan Georgeson
An LEA Nursery School
Case Study Two - Tina Bruce et al
A Family Centre
Case Study Three - Janet Dye
A Private Day Nursery
Case Study Four - Fiona Ramsden
A Preschool Playgroup
Case Study Five - Maureen Saunders
A Social Services Day Nursery
Case Study Six - Janet Dye
A Nursery Class within a Primary School
Case Study Seven - Fiona Ramsden
A Private Day Nursery
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