{"product_id":"9780335228805","title":"Thinking Children: Learning about Schemas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are schemas and how can they be used effectively to enhance learning?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can adults best support schema learning to extend children's thinking?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the frequently observed schemas of young children - patterns of behaviour from which understanding and growth is derived - and draws out the nature of this learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is essential that adults working with young children are able to recognise and identify schema learning, and understand the opportunities for learning, as well knowing how to support and develop the schema appropriately, in order to extend children's thinking. Good observations skills are a key element and the book features a Child Observation Schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich with case studies and examples, the authors provide an accessible insight into:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe theory behind schemas and memory development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum and pedagogy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting schema learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchemas and early literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey show how schema learning is enhanced when children can choose what they play with and for how long in a varied play environment, and emphasize the important role of the adult in supporting schema-related learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThinking Children\u003c\/i\u003e will help you feel more confident and knowledgeable about extending schema learning, whether you are a student on a course in early childhood or whether you are a more experienced practitioner in an early years setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008261505264,"sku":"9780335228805","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780335228805_p0.jpg?v=1763686122","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780335228805","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}