This seminar will look at Montessori's philosophy of the teacher's role and its relation to the theories of Piaget, Bruner, Bandura and Skinner.
Delegates will discuss the importance of self-evaluation and observation and strategies for effectively supporting the child's holistic, balanced development.
York. Cost: 55. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638 or e-mail steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk.
3 May Mathematics in reception
This course looks at how young children learn, including ideas on mathematical progression, use of apparatus, and structuring the environment, as well as how to offer meaningful activities to children of different abilities.
London. Cost: from 135 plus VAT. Contact the BEAM Professional Development team on 020 7684 3334 or e-mail cathymurphy@beam.co.uk.
4 May Planning for playful learning in the natural world
A course for all early years practitioners, headteachers, managers and advisory staff, looking at the significance of natural world experiences for children and effective ways to support their explorations and investigations.
London. Cost: from 95. Call 020 7539 5400 or e-mail ella@early-education.org.uk.
6 May Professionalism in the early years: birth to three and beyond
This conference is a partnership between the Early Years Research Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University, TACTYC and the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation who funded the Birth To Three Training Matters project. Outcomes of this project will be disseminated and the day will focus on policy, practice and future training, support and professional development.
Manchester. Cost: 190. Call 0161 247 2043 or e-mail a.l.kerr@mmu.ac.uk.
