Reflective Practice in the Early Years
- Michael Reed - University of Worcester, UK
- Natalie Canning - The Open University
Issues covered include:
@!play in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England
@!the Foundation Phase in Wales
@!safeguarding children
@!the healthy child
@!leading a team at a Children's Centre
@!how childminders are working with the EYFS
@!leading and managing a multi-agency workforce
@!Continuing Professional Development for early years practitioners
Ideal for those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), this book is also a must-read for students on any early years course, and will help the professional development of all practitioners working with the Birth to Eight age range.
Michael Reed is Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester and Associate Lecturer with the Open University. Natalie Canning is Lecturer at the Open University.
'This well edited book illustrates the importance of reflective practice in the early years through consideration of many contemporary issues and will be of interest to Childhood Studies and EYPS students as well as, practitioners and University tutors. The inclusion of many practical examples enables readers to make links between theory and practice, to examine their own practice and emphasises the powerful learning undertaken through considered reflection' - Sue Kay-Flowers, Senior Lecturer, Liverpool Hope University
Higher level than needed
This is great for reflecting on your own practice but this also gave elements that can be taken to the classroom so pass on for students to also reflect on practice when studying the early years course
An excellent publication which gives the reader an insight into the importance of reflection and the benefits it has for children and the practitioner.
An easy to read, relevant text to support students with their reflections in practice
Reed's book on reflective practice in early years is an essential read for students studying childcare programmes at level 3 and above. The book explores concepts of reflective practice and the impact of this in practice. An interesting and informative read which is fully recommended to students and teachers alike who work with children.
This book is essential for the level 3 EYE course as it has all the relevant information related to observing children in an early years setting. The book is designed at a good level and links made to EYFS very well.
A comprehensive, useful book.
Reflection not always easy to do honestly, this book helps to show the way and enable the reader develop the skills needed to reflect honestly and to support others. case studies enable the reader to view others points of view and to link placement and practice in a 'reflective' way.
A very user-friendly book which covers many aspects of reflective practice and a variety of perspectives
