Description
Book SynopsisDeveloping Professional Practice in the Early Years encourages the reader to critically consider key aspects of early childhood education and care. The book is a valuable and accessible tool for those on professional pathways to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or those engaged in Early Childhood Studies programmes or similar degree programmes courses relating to early years practice. This book will also be of interest to those engaged in continuous professional development (CPD) programmes.
The book recognises the important contribution that early years education and care can make to childrenâs future outcomes. It can be read in-depth or dipped into when need arises. Each chapter will help the reader to engage with challenging concepts and ideas which underpin early childhood policy and practice. Strong practical elements to the book aim to support the application of learning to high quality practice with young children.
Table of Contents
1. Supporting children’s learning and development
2. Supporting children’s individual needs
3. Promoting positive relationships
4. Enabling environments
5. Conceptualising high-quality early years provision
6. The professionalisation of the early years workforce
7. Collaborative practice in early years settings
8. Reflective practice in the early years
9. Owning professional development and managing change
