Readings for reflective teaching in early education
By: edited by Jennifer Colwell and Andrew Pollard
Series: Reflective teaching series
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781472505262; 9781472512642
Subjects: Reflective teaching; Early childhood education; EDUCATION / Professional Development
Description: "Readings for Reflective Teaching in Early Education is a unique portable library of exceptional readings, drawing together seminal extracts and contemporary literature, to support both initial study and extended career-long professionalism for early years practitioners. Classical readings are clearly marked out with their status explained and contemporary material has been selected to highlight and explore current issues"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: Introduction Part I: Becoming a Reflective Professional 1. Identity. Who are we, and what do we stand for? 2. Learning. How can we understand learner development? 3. Reflection. How can we develop the quality of our teaching? 4. Principles. What are the foundations of effective teaching and learning? Part II: Creating Conditions for Learning 5. Contexts. What is, and what might be? 6. Relationships. How are we getting on together? 7. Engagement. How are we managing behaviour? 8. Spaces. How are we creating environments for learning? Part III: Teaching for Learning 9. Curriculum. What is to be taught and learned? 10. Planning. How are we implementing the curriculum? 11. Pedagogy. How can we develop effective strategies? 12. Communication. How does use of language support learning? 13. Assessment. How can assessment enhance learning? Part IV: Reflecting on Consequences 14. Outcomes. How do we monitor student learning achievements? 15. Inclusion. How are we enabling learning opportunities? Part V: Deepening Understanding 16. Expertise. Conceptual tools for career-long fascination? 17. Professionalism. How does reflective teaching contribute to society? List of case-studies, checklists, figures and research briefings Bibliography Acknowledgements Index.