Based in the UK, early years consultant Grimmer defines schemas as patterns of repeated behavior and thinking which help children to understand the world through exploration and investigation. Over the past few years schemas have been increasing in popularity and influence. Armed with an understanding of schemas parents and practitioners can: understand why children do things and behave in certain ways; get to know their children better in terms of their interests and fascinations; provide an enabling environment; share their understanding about schemas with other parents and professionals, inter alia. Grimmer’s book targets childcare professionals, teachers, parents and carers aiming to bring understanding and identification of children’s repeated patterns of behavior and to learn different ways that they can further support their children. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Making schemas understandable to those working with or looking after young children, this book describes schematic behaviours with case studies and provides ideas of how to use this information to extend children's learning and development.
Observing and understanding schematic behaviour confidently is vital for anyone working with or looking after young children. This guide explains what schemas are, stripping back the technical language often used to describe them, and how to interpret and extend schematic behaviour to benefit the child. It looks specifically at 12 different schemas, such as connection, rotation and transportation, and includes case studies, interpretation of the observations and practical ideas for how to use this information to aid children's learning, development and play.Making schemas and schematic behaviour more understandable, this book will give early years practitioners and parents the confidence to identify schemas and plan future learning opportunities to support children based on this knowledge.
