The Philosophy and Practice of Outstanding Early Years Provision

ISBN-13: 9781138635326 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 192 str.

Pat Beckley

Opis

This guide provides the philosophical and theoretical foundations for outstanding Early Years practice. With contributions from a group of leading Early Years professionals, it draws on their range of backgrounds and expertise to support reflection and deepen understandings of the rationale that underpins Early Years practice. Divided into 4 sections, this book covers key issues such as: the philosophy of education, diversity, creativity and health and wellbeing. Philosophy in Education will be essential reading for all students and practitioners who wish to improve their practice by gaining insight into the philosophical foundations behind outstanding provision.

Spis treści

Acknowledgements About the Contributors Foreword by Dr Nick Gee Introduction Part 1: Philosophy for an Enabling Environment Chapter 1: The Contemporary Early Years World Chapter 2: Philosophy in the Early Years and Foundation Stage: Playing with Ideas Chapter 3: Thinking about Leadership in the Early Years Sector Part 2: Diversity and Diverse Philosophical Ideas Chapter 4: The Multicultural Classroom: Celebrating Diversity and Challenging Disparities Chapter 5: Creating and Thinking Critically Chapter 6: Perspectives on Learning: A Changing Environment Part 3: Philosophical Perspectives for Creativity Chapter 7: Creativity in an Early Years Foundation Stage Setting Chapter 8: Music in the Early Years Chapter 9: At One with Nature Part 4: Wellbeing as a Foundation for Philosophy Chapter 10: Wellbeing for Life in the Early Years Chapter 11: Adults Working with Young Children Chapter 12: Early Years Challenges of the Future Concluding Comments