Reflective Practice in the Early Years
- Michael Reed - University of Worcester, UK
- Natalie Canning - The Open University
Written for anyone working in the field of early years education and care, this book encourages students and practitioners to consider their own practice and to examine practice in a wide range of early years settings. The four sections link closely to the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and support the reader in developing a critical and reflective approach to their own work.
Issues covered include:
- Play in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England
- The Foundation Phase in Wales
- Safeguarding children
- The healthy child
- Leading a team at a Children's CenteR
- How caregivers are working with the EYFS
- Leading and managing a multi-agency workforce
- Continuing Professional Development for early years practitioners
Ideal for those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), this book is also a must-read for students on any early years course, and will help the professional development of all practitioners working with the Birth to Eight age range.
'This well edited book illustrates the importance of reflective practice in the early years through consideration of many contemporary issues and will be of interest to Childhood Studies and EYPS students as well as, practitioners and University tutors. The inclusion of many practical examples enables readers to make links between theory and practice, to examine their own practice and emphasises the powerful learning undertaken through considered reflection' - Sue Kay-Flowers, Senior Lecturer, Liverpool Hope University
Particularly useful reading for students studying the Every Child Matters module. This module involves students investigating the role of children's centres in meeting the needs of children and their families.
This is useful additional support for PGCE EY students, alongside work that they do in professional studies
This book coverts a wide range of relevant issues in early years practice. Covering a wide range of settings, it addresses these issues in the context of theory, practice and policy. It is a useful tool for those training to become early years practitioners, particularly those who aim to become involved in researching the area and those who may have management responsibilities. One of its major strength is the way in which it has mapped various aspecs of society with early years practice. Based on this, everyone has something to learn and to benefit from the book. I strongly recommend this book.
This book provides students and tutors with multiple perspectives on the concept of reflective practice. There are some extremely insightful and critical contributions drawing from multiple perspectives - something for everyone.
Just what we have been looking for. A book that outlines the main tenets of reflective practice and then offers examples from practice. It is our single 'purchase' book for the module and I have requested multiple copies purchase from our library.
Excellent practical handbook for use with students who are taking BA(Hons) Early Childhood Studies, intending to progress to EY Professional Status
Extremely useful for any Undergraduate student who has a module on reflective practice linked to their work setting.
Really useful book for any early years practitioner, helps link theory and practice. Useful for my students!
This is great for reflecting on your own practice but this also gave elements that can be taken to the classroom so pass on for students to also reflect on practice when studying the early years course
