Description
The Power of Fantasy in Early Learning is a truly unique book, based around the case study of a class of children, their teacher and a stuffed bear suit. Jenny Tyrrell illustrates the possibilities that an inanimate object can offer the teaching and learning situation. Drawing on her extensive experiences, she shows how the bear became an integral part of the school. Theory and practice are combined to explore teaching issues in the early years including the influence of the bear on the whole school, imaginative development, motivation to read and write and the influence of learning goals in a child's school life in the early years.
This is a truly original work which will give heart to teachers everywhere and provide plenty of fresh insight into the debate on the nature of learning.
About the Author
Jenny Tyrrell is co-author of Coordinating English at Key Stage 1 in the Subject Leaders' handbook series. She is based in Hong Kong at present but is returning to the UK in 2001. She is an early years practitioner
Reviews
'The potential for this market could be very large. Internationally the market could be huge as what is being described will resonate with teachers throughout the English-speaking world. The content of the book is excellent.'- Tony Martin, St Martin's College 'Infant and Junior School Teachers should buy the book, and it would be of particular interest to teachers of young children, and those who are dealing with children who have specific needs.'- Colin Harrison, University of Nottingham
Book Information
ISBN 9780415240215
Author Jenny Tyrrell
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 181g
