{"product_id":"talking-with-feeling-in-the-early-years-9781032393377","title":"Talking with Feeling in the Early Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly years pedagogy is a deeply human, emotional activity as well as an intellectual and physical one. Drawing on key research, this book explores how Work Discussion' can offer a safe space for practitioners to reflect on their daily experience including the feelings that accompany the work. In facilitating honest and open conversations, it shows how sharing troubling dilemmas and experiences in a supportive environment can improve both the wellbeing of practitioners and the outcomes for children and their families. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explains the origins of Work Discussion, the results of a year-long evaluation of its impact in a large early years setting, and the accounts of five nursery leaders who have experienced using Work Discussion. Concluding with practical advice on preparing to go forward for training in facilitating Work Discussion groups in early years settings, chapters cover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up Work Discussion as a model of professional reflection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One: Relationships Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Let’s get serious about feelings in early years practice (Peter Elfer); \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Introducing Work Discussion as an holistic model of professional reflection (Dilys Wilson) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two: Does Work Discussion work? A research evaluation from the perspectives of practitioners, children, and parents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Introducing the Research Evaluation (Peter Elfer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4. The practitioners’ perspectives (Antonia Zachariou) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Does ‘Work Discussion’ work? How can we know if Work Discussion makes a difference for children (Sue Robson) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6. The parents’ perspective. What was learnt in the evaluation about working with parents and what matters to parents? (Sue Greenfield) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Three: Five Nursery Managers talk about their experience of Work Discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Research into Practice. Inviting Nursery Leaders to try out Work Discussion: What did they make of it? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Christina’s story \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Emily’s story \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Lisa’s story \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Sam’s story \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Tricia’s story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: What is involved in leading a Work Discussion group?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. Building space to talk and think: Five Key Tasks for Work Discussion Facilitators (Ruth and Peter) \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019026596183,"sku":"9781032393377","price":24.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032393377.jpg?v=1750779077","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/talking-with-feeling-in-the-early-years-9781032393377","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}