What do early childhood practitioners need to know about reflection and reflective practice? Ongoing reforms in early childhood care and education social policy affect all aspects of young children’s and their families’ lives. Decisions are being undertaken at a rapid pace and there is a need for those working in the field of Early Years to consolidate and reflect on their knowledge and practice, building on what they already know. This timely new book aims to support reflective practice for those working with young children in everyday work and in the wider political context, whatever their professional role and whatever level of qualification they hold. It takes a fresh look at a breadth of issues relating to early childhood care and education reflecting on policy, knowledge and practice.  Incorporating practical reflection activities, case studies, exemplar scenarios and questions in each chapter the book considers:   policy developments and how these have affected young children and their families   issues around socio-culturalism, language, ethnicity, disposition, gender, inclusion and socio-economics when working with families   learning through play and the notions of quality, observation and assessment and continuity   contemporary issues that practitioners and students on placement may encounter in their everyday work   deepening reflective thinking and practice through ongoing and continuing professional development.    With practical guidance to help the reader reflect on their own practice, this text offers invaluable support to early years practitioners looking to develop their career and achieving higher qualification at both undergraduate and at Master’s level. The book is a must for students on early years courses including early childhood studies, initial teacher training and early years teacher status.

The Early Years Reflective Practice Handbook

Education & Teaching

Brock, Avril

Schools & Teaching

Routledge

The Early Years Reflective Practice Handbook (David Fulton Books)

This book presents a review and critical analysis of research in the field whilst exploring development in the early childhood years from a broad range of multi-disciplinary perspectives. Brock's approach will offer a dynamic perspective on the practice of play that will rival existing texts currently on the market, it will be a valuable asset for any student studying for an Early Childhood, Childhood, or Education Studies degree.

Perspectives on Play: Learning for Life

Jarvis, Pam

Dodds, Sylvia

Olusoga, Yinka

Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five

With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning―one of which is communication, language and literacy. 
Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children. It includes: <ul>
<li>activities, examples, case studies and ideas from actual practice</li> <li>guidance on how to meet children′s diverse needs in an inclusive environment</li> <li>advice on involving parents in their children′s learning</li> <li>resources, useful websites and suggestions for further reading</li> </ul>

Politics & Social Sciences

Rankin, Carolynn

Social Sciences

Sage Publications Ltd.

Drawing on the authors' research and examples from best practice - what other people have tried and what works well - this book equips practitioners with knowledge and ideas, and will encourage the reader to work with other key professionals in the field.

Delivering the Best Start: A Guide to Early Years Libraries (Facet Publications (All Titles as Published))

Rankin, Carolyn

Facet Publishing

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