The Reflective Early Years Practitioner

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Shortlisted for the 2013 Nursery World Awards! <br/> ′The author offers opportunity to reflect upon experience and brings together reflective practice and work-based learning, aiming to support the professional growth of a reflective early years workforce′ <br/> -Karen Ward, Senior Lecturer in Early Years, Birmingham City University<br/> <p>Work-based reflective learning is a key part of the professional development of practitioners working in the early years sector. The Reflective Early Years Practitioner focuses on the practitioner′s role and development within a wide range of contexts in this area.</p> <p>Informed by empirical research, packed with case studies from a wide range of settings and with points for reflection in each chapter, the author covers:</p> <p>- developing as an early years practitioner</p> <p>- reflective vocational progression</p> <p>- pedagogical examples for continuing professional development</p> <p>- study skills to begin reflective practice</p> <p>- professionalism and reflective leadership in the early years</p> <p>Vital aspects of practice, such as assessing and planning for children′s learning, developing inclusive teaching strategies and integrated practice are highlighted within the chapters.</p> <p>This is essential reading for students undertaking work-based and academic study in early years and for those working towards post-graduate and professional qualifications. It provides readers with tools to continually practice work-based reflective learning now and in the future.</p>