Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a handy compendium to support you as you train to become an Early Years Teacher. The eight Teachers' Standards (Early Years) underpin the core structure of the book, and there is strong linking throughout to the statutory and non-statutory framework and guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Offering comprehensive coverage of theories of early learning and child development, this book:
- Brings together relevant knowledge and skills in a way that challenges you to think critically about key theories of early learning and development in your role as an Early Years Teacher
- Reflects on the nature of professionalism and offers activities to help you identify your own learning journey and develop your own professional identity
- Underpins practice with a focus and recognition of the need to identify and develop key communication skills that build positive professional relationships in the best interests of babies and children
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Table of Contents
Notes on contributors
AcknowledgementsIntroduction: who's teaching who?
Professionalism in Early Years
The Early Years Teacher role: Play and playful pedagogy that inspires babies, children and a new generation of professionals
Building and sustaining relationships: Early Years teaching with babies, young children and parents
Curious engagement: Creating learning opportunities within the Early Years foundation stage
Adapting education and care to respond to the strengths and needs of all children: Reflections on practice by senior professionals in early years
More than just a post-it! Making accurate and productive use of assessment
A safe environment: Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Early Years Teachers as influential leaders
A unique Early Years Teacher: Presenting my evidence for assessment
Appendix: Teachers' Standards (Early Years) 2013
References
Index
