The book you can trust to guide you through your career in the early years, as the expert authors share tried and tested techniques in a range of early years settings. For this new edition, Jennifer Colwell and Amanda Ince have drawn together an expert author team to bring you guidance from top practitioners that is both cohesive and that continues to evolve to meet the needs of today's early years practitioners. It is designed for trainees whether in universities or early years settings and looks across the full early years spectrum, from birth to 8 years old.Reflective Teaching in Early Education uniquely provides two levels of support: Practical, evidence-­based guidance on key early years issues - including relationships, behaviour, inclusion, curriculum planning and learning, and teaching strategies Evidence-­informed 'principles' and 'concepts' to help you to understand the theories informing practice, offering ways for you to continue to develop your skills and understanding of early years practice in early childhood education and careNew to this edition: Case Studies which illustrate the impact Reflective Teaching can have on your practice and your setting New Reflective Activities Updated references and guidance on Key Readings Updates to reflect recent changes in curriculum and assessment across the UKreflectiveteaching.co.uk provides a treasure trove of additional support.Readings for Reflective Teaching in Early Education, the supporting 'portable library' volume, is signposted throughout this book and provides convenient access to key texts.

Covers the full early years spectrum, from birth to 8 years old

IntroductionUsing this bookA summary of the bookPart I: Becoming a reflective professional1. 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 practice?4. Principles: What are the foundations of effective teaching and learning?Part II: Creating conditions for learning5. 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 learning9. Curriculum: What is taught in the early years?10. Planning: How are we implementing the curriculum?11. Pedagogy: How can we develop effective strategies?12. Communication: How does language support learning?13. Assessment: How can assessment enhance learning?Part IV: Reflecting on consequences14. Outcomes: How do we capture learning achievements?15. Inclusion: How are we enabling learning opportunities?Part V: Deepening understanding16. Expertise: Conceptual tools for career-long fascination?17. Professionalism: How does reflective teaching contribute to society?AcknowledgementsBibliographyIndex