Exploring and Celebrating the Early Childhood Practitioner
An Interrogation of Pedagogy, Professionalism and Practice
1st Edition
Published on 1. November 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
142 pages
978-1-032-07274-6 (ISBN)
Description
This exciting new book celebrates, interrogates and re-imagines the complex and demanding role of the Early Childhood Practitioner. Exploring the many different facets of the Early Childhood Practitioner's (ECP) role, it challenges normative constructions of practitioners and how they have been shaped by assumptions of history, culture and policy.
Drawing on a range of theoretical presumptions and debates, the chapters champion the multidimensional power and potentiality of the ECP, arguing for greater respect and recognition for a role that supports and enables at a crucial time in a child's life. With opportunities for reflection, key topics include:
The specialist pedagogical expertise of the ECP
The key role that ECPs play in the child's holistic wellbeing
The ECP as diplomat across many professional contexts, effectively communicating with families and professionals
The creative ECP, pushing traditional, normative boundaries of practice
The ECP as so much more than they are customarily perceived as being.
This latest addition to the TACTYC series will be valuable reading for Early Years students - particularly on Masters level courses - as well as those working and researching in the Early Years sector.
Drawing on a range of theoretical presumptions and debates, the chapters champion the multidimensional power and potentiality of the ECP, arguing for greater respect and recognition for a role that supports and enables at a crucial time in a child's life. With opportunities for reflection, key topics include:
The specialist pedagogical expertise of the ECP
The key role that ECPs play in the child's holistic wellbeing
The ECP as diplomat across many professional contexts, effectively communicating with families and professionals
The creative ECP, pushing traditional, normative boundaries of practice
The ECP as so much more than they are customarily perceived as being.
This latest addition to the TACTYC series will be valuable reading for Early Years students - particularly on Masters level courses - as well as those working and researching in the Early Years sector.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Illustrations
8 s/w Abbildungen, 4 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 4 s/w Zeichnungen
4 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Halftones, black and white; 8 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-07274-6 (9781032072746)
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Carla Solvason | Rebecca Webb
Exploring and Celebrating the Early Childhood Practitioner
An Interrogation of Pedagogy, Professionalism and Practice
Book
11/2022
1st Edition
Routledge
€185.50
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Carla Solvason | Rebecca Webb
Exploring and Celebrating the Early Childhood Practitioner
An Interrogation of Pedagogy, Professionalism and Practice
E-Book
11/2022
1st Edition
Routledge
€41.99
Available for download
Carla Solvason | Rebecca Webb
Exploring and Celebrating the Early Childhood Practitioner
An Interrogation of Pedagogy, Professionalism and Practice
E-Book
11/2022
1st Edition
Routledge
€41.99
Available for download
Persons
Dr Carla Solvason is Senior Lecturer in the Department for Children and Families at the University of Worcester. She has a keen interest in ethical practice and respectful and sensitive approaches to research, areas in which she has published and presented widely.
Dr Rebecca Webb is Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Primary Education and a member of the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth, at the University of Sussex. Her research interests focus on pedagogies and practices of 'not knowing' and 'uncertainty'.
Dr Rebecca Webb is Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Primary Education and a member of the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth, at the University of Sussex. Her research interests focus on pedagogies and practices of 'not knowing' and 'uncertainty'.
Content
Introduction
1. The Emergence of the Early Childhood Practitioner
2. Holding and Keeping the Child Safe
3. Developing Parent Partnerships
4. Appreciating and Practicing Empathy
5. Valuing Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
6. Re-imagining Early Childhood Pedagogy
7. Nurturing Nature with(in) Children (or 'George Killed the Worm')
8. Embracing Creativity in the Early Years
9. Championing a Not Knowing Pedagogy and Practice
10. Reconceptualising Quality Interactions
11. Recognising and Surviving Poverty within Early Childhood Practice
Conclusion
1. The Emergence of the Early Childhood Practitioner
2. Holding and Keeping the Child Safe
3. Developing Parent Partnerships
4. Appreciating and Practicing Empathy
5. Valuing Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
6. Re-imagining Early Childhood Pedagogy
7. Nurturing Nature with(in) Children (or 'George Killed the Worm')
8. Embracing Creativity in the Early Years
9. Championing a Not Knowing Pedagogy and Practice
10. Reconceptualising Quality Interactions
11. Recognising and Surviving Poverty within Early Childhood Practice
Conclusion