Reflective Practice and Early Years Professionalism, 2nd Edition Linking Theory and Practice

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Published: 25/05/2012

Extent: 224 pages

Series: LTP

 

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Summary:
Reflective practice and early years professionalism provides you with detailed support for developing reflective practice in early years provision.

Jennie Lindon explores the nature of reflective practice and shows you how to apply these skills for the benefit of children and families. The book covers key concepts about learning and ways to promote continued professional development in the workforce. Reflective practice offers practical advice for individual professionals and also explores the dynamics of reflective practice within teams.

This book is part of Jennie Lindon's series 'Linking Theory and Practice'. The established approach provides accessible descriptions of relevant theory and research, yet links this information closely to best practice with young children and families. The content and style of the series has been developed to support students on Early Childhood degree programmes, Early Years Foundation Degree courses, practitioners working towards Early Years Professional Status and also experienced senior practitioners extending their professional development and that of their team.

• Highly readable and accessible text that gives an overview of the subject
• Very well regarded author with outstanding knowledge of psychology, child development theory and Early Years practice
• Packed with scenarios, case studies and practical activities
• Supports students studying the Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma at Level 3, Level 4 Early Years students, Foundation Degree and Early Childhood Studies students.
• An important and growing area of study and teaching in early years.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Reflective practice - what does it mean?
Chapter 2: Theoretical perspectives on reflective practice
Chapter 3: Developing as a reflective practitioner
Chapter 4: The reflective practitioner in action
Chapter 5: Learning from and with other people
Chapter 6: Working together in reflective practice
Chapter 7: The process of changing practice

About the Author(s):
Jennie Lindon is a Chartered Psychologist and runs her own business in training and consultancy. She was worked extensively with early years educational and playwork services, and with residential and foster carers. She is a succesful and best-selling author.

Readership:
vocational/undergraduate/professional