EYFS: Language of Learning – a handbook to provoke, provide and evaluate language development
£17.10
Early language deficits affect too many pupils on entry to nursery, reception and school settings, negatively impacting not only children’s engagement with curriculum content, but also their self-regulation and mental health. Drawing on Joan Tough’s research and inspiration, Alex Bedford has reignited and reimagined her systematic language development framework, so that every child in an early years setting has the opportunity to build a love of language that radiates understanding, excellence, ambition and clarity.
Co-authored by Julie Sherrington, EYFS: Language of Learning explains the vital influence that physical development has on vocabulary development. The book offers practical guidance on what language development is, what to look for and how to provide support. Important cognitive and neuroscience research is clearly explained to help school settings embed the best of what we know about how children learn.
EYFS: Language of Learning gives teachers and practitioners a holistic, accessible and powerful toolkit. Alex and Julie’s brilliant worked examples showcase how the language development framework can offer precision and progression within the learning conversation. The book directly complements the ShREC approach and provides clear guidance on how to develop conversations using evidence-informed frameworks.
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Additional information
| Publisher | John Catt (15 Sept. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1398390054 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1398390058 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 21 x 1 x 29.6 cm |
by Dominic M.
Alex’s Pupil Book Study series has been transformative in enabling subject leaders to have a nuanced understanding of what children are learning and remembering.
The Language of Learning is another excellent resource with a focus on language development. It supports the expert practitioner to frame and evaluate their practice with excellent structures and questions. It also supports school leaders and teachers less familiar with Early Years to develop their own understanding and points to what practice to look for and questions to ask. I think the models shown will have impact well through KS1 and beyond
by Dominic M.
We know that early intervention, focussed on language development is key to meaningful participation and meaningful success – in all aspects of school life. Alex’s practical, evidence informed book is a brilliant resource for supporting practitioners in the early years. Brilliant.
by Gill Jones MBE
As ever, a powerful book that is designed to massively upskill its readers in a user friendly and digestible way. I have read it as a senior leader working to improve our EYFs provision and it is invaluable- so grateful.
by Olivia Gillard
Like Alex’s first book – Pupil Book Study – this is another must read book for education leaders and practitioners.
Focusing this time on language acquisition and development in early years, Alex and his co author Julie Sherrington provide essential research led evidence for their ideas, followed by really helpful worked examples to guide practitioners in putting research into practice.
In particular, I liked the vast number of children’s picture books used within the worked examples – so many great titles to choose from covering the whole of the EYFS curriculum with clear links to the characteristics of effective learning.
As a primary headteacher, I would highly recommend this book.
by J. Beale
Another excellent, evidence-informed guide to support the evaluation of school curriculum and teaching and learning, from Alex Bedford. This book is very accessible and clearly laid out. It outlines all the EYFS areas of learning, with clear links to research and support practice. An excellent resource for all those working in EYFS!
by Gill Jones MBE
Research brought to life with sensible, simple guidelines for practice. A great new book that everyone who works with EY children should read.