This course introduces you to different theories and approaches that underpin Early Years practice. Each theory includes a reflection sheet that encourages you to review your learning from the lesson and develop an action plan for your own practice and provision.

As you work through each module, you will get the opportunity to explore the history, influence and meaning to the approach and consider how it impacts on Early Years practice.

You are encouraged to share your reflections on the discussion page to learn from each other and consider what influence the approach has to your own practice and how it could enhance children's experiences. 

An introduction to Montessori.

Reflection sheet - Montessori

Reading list.

Session one - Montessori.

The Reggio approach

Reggio reflection sheet.

Session two - Reggio.

Introduction to Bronfenbrenner

Bronfenbrenner reflection sheet.

Reading list

Session three - Bronfenbrenner.

Introduction to Froebel

Froebel reflection sheet.

Session four - Froebel.

Reflecting on learning through the E-Course.

Final reflection.

Theories and approaches to support development in the Early Years

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Fey Cole

Theories and approaches to support development in the Early Years

Course Overview

Meet the course producers