Editor: Janine Ryan
Welcome to the 7th edition of the online Early Years Magazine.
The focus of this edition is supporting children’s imagination. Information from the recent EY Conference has been documented into four articles:
- Helicopter Techniques – Keynote by Trisha Lee
- The Magic Story Box – Rebecca Bell, Integrate Training
- Storytelling – Richard O’Neil
- Body Percussion – Beat Goes On
We have featured a case study of a UCD early years student, Michelle Bell, outlining her learning journey. Current Michelle is the manager of a 2 year provision at Bentley High Street Primary.
In addition two research papers are included from final year students on the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. Their work achieved the highest classification and I’m sure you will find the topics both current and enlightening:
- An Exploration into the Social and Emotional Interventions in a Primary School Setting by Michelle Banner
- Does the Read, Write Inc. Phonics Programme Support Emerging Literacy within Early Years by Louise Benson
Masters Opportunities at University Centre Doncaster
Here at the University Centre Doncaster we offer a range of Masters programmes which support students’ further progression.
- MA Early Childhood Studies
- MA Early Childhood Studies via distance learning
- MA Education Studies
- MA Education Studies via distance learning
These programmes are offered through varied delivery methods: on campus students attend weekend study blocks, 7 throughout the year, distance learners access materials on-line in a flexible way. Mode of delivery suits your work and other commitments. Student Finance England offer postgraduate student loans up to £10,000. https://www.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study
For further information contact Debrah.turner@don.ac.uk
13TH EARLY YEARS CONFERENCE – Learning to Move; Moving to Learn
Date for your diary: The Hub, Doncaster. Saturday 28th April 9:00 to 15:45
We are excited to invite Sally Goddard Blythe, author and consultant in Neuro-Developmental Education as the keynote speaker at the next conference event. Her work on whole body approaches to learning explain why movement is essential for healthy brain development and learning. Sally has written extensively on the neonatal reflexes and how children learn with their bodies, and explains the danger of speeding up childhood.
This magazine is free to all, please enjoy reading the research papers, and share the link with your colleagues.
Editor: Janine Ryan
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in each article are those of the authors and not necessarily those of University Centre Doncaster or the editorial board.