Geography in the Early Years

This completely revised and updated second edition of Geography in the Early Yearspresents a lively and comprehensive overview of teaching and learning in geography.Theoretical aspects of early years teaching in geography are complemented by up-to-date research findings and illustrated with discussion, a wealth of case studies, and suggestions for the development and implementation of sound geographical work in practice.In a practitioner-friendly style, this book providesan examination of the essence of geography in terms of children's conceptions of the physical environmenta detailed description of geography in the national curriculum and of the place and nature of environmental education within early years teachingguidelines for taking a whole school approach in policy, planning and organisation of geographical learningexamples of initial teacher training and continuing professional developments.This highly accessible, illuminating book will be immensely helpful to teachers, student teachers, policy-makers and all other providers of education for children aged three to seven years.