Developing as a reflective early years professional : a thematic approach / Carol Hayes, Ruth Hudson, Jayne Daly and Mandy Duncan.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Northwich : Critical Publishing, [2024]Copyright date: ©2024Edition: Third editionDescription: ix, 277 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781915713360 Subject(s): Early childhood educators | Early childhood education | Reflective learningLOC classification: LB1139.23 | .H39 2024 Summary: Helps early years students and practitioners to get to grips with the key issues, through a critical and thematic approach which focuses on reflective practice. Theories and research into the nature of reflection are examined, how they can be used, and how they can improve practice, producing a more responsive and thoughtful, research-based workforce for young children and their families. In this third edition there is greater emphasis on issues related to inclusion and diversity, mental health and communication with parents. New pedagogic features include Team Talk designed to get all members of a work-based team to pool their expertise and knowledge, and to think critically and reflectively upon aspects that may directly affect their settings. There is also a new Evidence Informed Research Practice and Reflection feature which offers questions that emphasise the importance of up-to-date research material informing practice within a setting.-- from back cover
| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Gratia Christian College Library Book Display | Print book | LB1139.23 .H39 2024 (Browse shelf) | Available | 0006342F |
Includes bibliographical references and index (pages 270-277).
Helps early years students and practitioners to get to grips with the key issues, through a critical and thematic approach which focuses on reflective practice. Theories and research into the nature of reflection are examined, how they can be used, and how they can improve practice, producing a more responsive and thoughtful, research-based workforce for young children and their families. In this third edition there is greater emphasis on issues related to inclusion and diversity, mental health and communication with parents. New pedagogic features include Team Talk designed to get all members of a work-based team to pool their expertise and knowledge, and to think critically and reflectively upon aspects that may directly affect their settings. There is also a new Evidence Informed Research Practice and Reflection feature which offers questions that emphasise the importance of up-to-date research material informing practice within a setting.-- from back cover