The Reflective Early Years Practitioner
'The author offers opportunity to reflect upon experience and brings together reflective practice and work-based learning, aiming to support the professional growth of a reflective early years workforce'
-Karen Ward, Senior Lecturer in Early Years, Birmingham City University
Work-based reflective learning is a key part of the professional development of practitioners working in the early years sector. The Reflective Early Years Practitioner focuses on the practitioner's role and development within a wide range of contexts in this area.
Informed by empirical research, packed with case studies from a wide range of settings and with points for reflection in each chapter, the author covers:
- developing as an early years practitioner
- reflective vocational progression
- pedagogical examples for continuing professional development
- study skills to begin reflective practice
- professionalism and reflective leadership in the early years
Vital aspects of practice, such as assessing and planning for children's learning, developing inclusive teaching strategies and integrated practice are highlighted within the chapters.
This is essential reading for students undertaking work-based and academic study in early years and for those working towards post-graduate and professional qualifications. It provides readers with tools to continually practice work-based reflective learning now and in the future.
A valuable and thorough text. Gives insight and inspiration to learners entering the sector.
Excellent accessible material - applicable over a wide range of study levels. Excellent case study examples and reflective exercises.
Very easy layout of the subjects. Great for the quick reference which is valuable when designing lectures.
The questions for reflection always help give me further ideas when designing activities within the lectures.
The figures provided to support the literature are also a good size and in a clear format.
An excellent book to support the professional development of Early Years Practitioners
Worthy read, any perspective on reflection is important to students to access
Useful source of reference with plenty of examples.
This text offers valuable support to those just starting on their reflective journey as well as re iterating the value of reflection for those who have been in practice for some time.
This is an essential read for anyone studying childcare at level 2 or above, clearly defines what is required as a reflective practitioner with helpful tips on how to become a successful reflective practitioner in your field of early years.
This is well written and student friendly. It gives clear case examples and it is great to see reflection clearly applied to early Years context
As reflection is a key part of the Early Years Foundation Stage, this book will provide invaluable support to enable learners to undertake this.
