Full Description
A ONE STOP SHOP of accessible information for all early years students to help you succeed in your degree, increase your employability skills and develop as an ethical and critically reflective practitioner.
Part one gives guidance for students about learning in HE specifically in the context of early childhood education and care, including course requirements, academic skills and core knowledge. Chapters cover students' roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, understanding policy, and professionalism and ethical practice. The second part of the book looks explicitly at applying this knowledge and understanding in the workplace before tackling the final research project.
Contents
Part 1: Learning in higher education 1. Preparing for university and making effective use of induction 2. How to become competent and confident in your learning 3. Becoming a critically reflective thinker and learner 4. Critical reading, critical writing and referencing 5. Assessment and feedback 6. Understanding and using policy and legislation 7. Learning in a digital age 8. Exploring creativity 9. Working with others at university Part 2: Applying learning to the workplace 10. Learning in the workplace 11. Becoming a reflective practitioner 12. Safeguarding: understanding your responsibilities 13. Learning to be an ethical practitioner 14. Doing your research project 15. What next?
