Used as a measure of quality in the ground-breaking Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) project, Sustained Shared Thinking is fundamental to good early years practice. It costs nothing, yet research has shown that it improves outcomes for children by supporting their holistic development. This book clearly explains what Sustained Shared Thinking is and examines the skills and expertise needed to initiate, encourage and facilitate it.

The book explores the attitudes, knowledge and understanding that a practitioner must adopt in order to start or develop successful Sustained Shared Thinking. Combining theory with practical guidance, it demonstrates how it can be achieved, covering all aspects of early years practice including the Characteristics of Effective Learning, the Prime and Specific Areas of learning development, the role of the practitioner, the environment and working with parents.

Features include:

• • boxed links to key theory and research;
  • practical strategies highlighted in the text;
  • consideration of children at different ages and stages of development;
  • links throughout to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Written by a leading consultant who regularly delivers training on Sustained Shared Thinking, this will be an essential text for students on foundation degree and childhood studies courses as well as early years practitioners.

About the Author

Kathy Brodie is an Early Years Consultant and Lecturer in Childhood Studies at Stockport College, UK. She delivers training on planning, observations, schema, working with under 2s, outdoor play, Sustained Shared Thinking, the EYFS and Sparkly Thinking.

Reviews

"...this book will facilitate, not only improved outcomes for the children in your care, but also more enjoyable interactive teaching experiences for you as a practitioner." - Martine Horvath, eye magazine

Book Information
ISBN 9780415713436
Author Kathy Brodie
Format Paperback
Page Count 124
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 226g