Full Description
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.
Contents
1. The nature of reflective practice by Carol Hayes 2. Writing for Reflection by Ruth Hudson 3. Reflection on early years settings supporting the humanitarian needs of their communities by Ann Whitehouse 4. Reflecting on work-based learning by Ruth Hudson and Ann Whitehouse 5. Reflecting on the Transition from Vocational Practice to University Study by Jayne Daly 6. Reflection Informed by observation and assessment by Carol Hayes 7. Reflecting on emotive practice by Ruth Hudson 8. The Reflective Professional Workforce in Crisis by Mandy Duncan 9. Reflecting on global childhood poverty by Mandy Duncan 10. Reflecting upon the playful curriculum by Jayne Daly 11. The reflective leader by Jayne Daly 12. Reflection on the multi-professional team by Carol Hayes, Mandy Duncan and Ann Whitehouse 13. Reflection and Change by Carol Hayes
