Early Childhood Author:Noirin Hayes * New to this edition: * Features a number of important policy developments of relevance, including: - the establishment of the Office of Minister for Children and Youth Affairs [OMCYA] and the Early Years Education Policy Unit - the development of Siolta - the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education by the Centre for Early Ch... more »ildhood Development and Education [CECDE] - the development of Aistear - the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment * Provides practical examples with suggested applications of theory to achieve best practice and positive learning outcomes for children * Facilitates student learning in an accessible way through review questions at the end of each chapter WRITTEN FOR: Students taking certificates, diplomas and degrees in early childhood education including FETAC courses in childcare. Also suitable for those taking courses in education, applied social studies, psychology and related fields« less