Abstract:Separate subject knowledge and its place within the curriculum for young children is now a major feature in the practice of early years teachers in England and Wales following the implementation of the National Curriculum in 1989. This paper aims to offer a contribution to the debate current in the early years field as to whether subjects should be integrated into the curriculum for young children and, if so, how. A theoretical justification is proffered for attention to learning outcomes and consideration of … Show more
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