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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.
Packed with case studies from different settings, and with points for reflection in each chapter, the author covers: Developing as an early years practitioner; Reflective vocational progression; Pedagogical examples for Continuing Professional Development; Study skills to begin reflective practice; Professionalism and reflective leadership in the early years
Vital aspects of practice, such as identifying and planning for children with Special Educational Needs, developing inclusive teaching strategies and safeguarding young children, are highlighted within the chapters.
This is essential reading for students undertaking work-based and academic study in early years, and for those working towards graduate and professional qualifications. It provides readers with tools to practice work-based reflective learning on a daily basis, and going forward.
Reflective Leadership
Reflective Leadership
Chapter Overview
This chapter examines defining leadership characteristics, style, practices and behaviours of early years leaders within the context of a developing graduate-led early years sector. The reflective thinking and learning skills required for leading within, across and beyond early years settings, schools, children's centres and children's services as a reflective leader are explored.
This chapter will:
- Examine the development of a graduate-led early years sector.
- Discuss defining characteristics of leadership in the early years including the issues of gender.
- Discuss early years leaders’ style, practices and behaviours.
- Examine transformational leadership.
- Explore leading and sustaining change for continuous improvement.
- Consider ways of developing your own leadership reflectively.
Developing a Graduate-Led Early Years Sector
The development of a graduate-led workforce has evolved over the past 20 years through government review of provision and ...
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