Full Description
The Student Practitioner in Early Childhood Studiesto working with children provides accessible support and guidance for Early Childhood Studies students in higher education who may have little, if any, experience of relating to young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One.With useful chapter summaries, activities and reflection points to help readers track their academic journey, this text draws on the experiences of students on the degree programme for the benefit of students new to practice. It will:prepare students for the challenges of practiceprovide a synthesis of academic knowledge and practice skillsdevelop students' critically reflective thinking and understanding relational pedagogy and the needs of young childrenprovide the emerging student practitioner in higher education with knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence to relate effectively with young children and adults in settingsFully supporting students' practice experience and development of their critical thinking, this helpful book synthesises theory and practice in an applied and critical manner. The authors cover a range of themes including critical reflection, relational pedagogy, confidence building, communication skills, personal and professional development and employability alongside academic writing and research skills. This textbook is essential reading for students on all Early Childhood degree programmes.
Contents
1. The Student Practitioner Robin Sedgwick 2. The Student Practitioner as Researcher Jon White with Christine Hey and Ruby Oates 3.The Emerging Practitioner Ellen Yates with Michelle Appleby 4. The Developing Practitioner Christine Hey 5. The Enabling Pracitioner Christine Hey and Ruby Oates 6. The Critically Reflective Practitioner Andrew Sanders 7. The Student Practitioner Constructing a Professional Identity Ruby Oates 8. The Practitioner as a Future Leader Ellen Yates and Helen Simmons
