Childhood Practice

A reflective and evidence-based approach

Mike Carroll, Mary Wingrave

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Sage Publications Ltd
03 April 2023

Pre-school & kindergarten

This comprehensive guide to the core areas of Early Learning and Childcare is designed to equip students and practitioners to synthesise theory, research and practice to become reflective, evidence-based practitioners.

From national and international policy, to theories of childhood, to professional development: the book is a rich resource that will accompany and support throughout the reader's studies and professional practice.

Each chapter features the following:

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Key points covered at the start of each chapter.

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Case studies showing a view from practice.

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Thought provoking questions throughout chapters at key points.

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Further questions at the end of each chapter encouraging reflection and critical engagement.

The book features a diverse and experienced author team, who are imbedded in work across the sector - including not only academics, practioners, service managers but also the expertise of those working in professional organisations, local authorities, and national organisations.

Edited by: Mike Carroll, Mary Wingrave
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 186mm,
Weight: 690g
ISBN: 9781529777765
ISBN 10: 1529777763
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 03 April 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART 1: Policy and legislative context of non-compulsory care and education (NCE) in the UK Legislative and policy frameworks: practice and implementation - Craig Orr and Mary Wingrave Safeguarding and protecting children: from policy to practice - Ruth Myles and Jana Chandler Diversity, equity and inclusion in early years - Margaret McCulloch and Tracey Stewart Children’s Rights and the UNCRC - Jana Chandler and Ruth Myles PART 2: Contexts of childhood Theories of child development - Mike Carroll Contemporary perspectives of children and childhood - Mary Wingrave and Jillian Barker Personal, social and emotional development - Marie McQuade and Irene Pollock Attachment-focused and trauma-aware early childhood practice - Christine McKee and Mark Breslin PART 3: Early Learning Creating learning environments - Elizabeth Black and Jacqui Horsburgh Early language and literacy development - Jennifer Farrar and Kelly Stone Early mathematical development - Susie Marshall and Julie Robinson Digital learning in early childhood - Irene Pollock and Martin Winters PART 4: Perspectives on Play Playful pedagogy - Elizabeth Black Space to play - Joe Houghton and Kristina Robb Outdoor learning - Mike Carroll and Jillian Barker PART 5: Developing the non-compulsory care and education workforce Professionalisation of the non-compulsory sector in the UK - Mary Wingrave Professional learning and the reflexive practitioner - Irene Pollock and Tracey Stewart Professional inquiry - Mike Carroll and Mary Wingrave Evaluation in childcare settings - Jacqui Horsburgh and Kristina Robb PART 6: The wider context of non-compulsory care and education Leadership and management in childhood practice - Mike Carroll and Craig Orr Working in partnership - Marie McQuade and Tracey Stewart International perspectives on childcare provision and practice - Cynthia Abel, Marie McQuade and Craig Orr

Dr Mike Carroll is a retired Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Glasgow. Mike was formerly the Director of the MEd Professional Learning and Enquiry. Mike contributed to a range of masters-level programmes for serving teachers, with a particular interest in the development of leadership at all levels in the school. As a retired member of staff Mike continues to contribute as an Associate Tutor involved in supporting students on school placements as well as working as an Education Consultant contributing to Teacher Induction Programmes. Mike co-edited the successful Understanding Teaching and Learning in Primary Education text published by SAGE. Dr Mary Wingrave is a Senior Associate Tutor, and she supports the Associate Tutors who work in both Initial Teacher Education and undergraduate studies at the University of Glasgow. Previously, she was the Director of Initial Teacher Education and Undergraduate studies and was also the Director of the West Partnership. In this role, she worked with Local Authorities in the West of Scotland, and with other universities, to support the school placements of initial teacher education students. The focus of Mary’s teaching has been in the area of the non-compulsory sector where she developed and led the B.A. and M.Ed in Childhood Practice Programmes. Her areas of focus are leadership, early years, and the professionalisation of the non-compulsory childcare and education sector. Mary was involved in the revision of Scotland’s key national policy document for the non-compulsory education and childcare sector, the Standard for Childhood Practice.