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Studying for an Early Childhood Degree Tracy Gallagher

Studying for an Early Childhood Degree By Tracy Gallagher

Studying for an Early Childhood Degree by Tracy Gallagher


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Studying for an Early Childhood Degree, based on the practices of The Pen Green Centre for children and families, exemplifies how student-practitioners can foster strong communities of learners and create student-teacher connections that remain long after studies are complete.

Studying for an Early Childhood Degree Summary

Studying for an Early Childhood Degree: Using Inspirations from the Pen Green Students to Achieve Outstanding Results by Tracy Gallagher

* Shares the excellent practice from the UK's leading early childhood centre
* Will particularly be relevant and helpful to adults returning to education and those experiencing higher education for the first time
* Demonstrates how students are researching their own practice and using research to inform the development of their practice during higher education
* Includes examples of excellent pieces of work produced by 20 different students
* Illustrate how authenticity and passion contribute to academic success

Studying for an Early Childhood Degree Reviews

The world class work of the team at Pen Green is legendary and the Centre has become a beacon in the development of integrated high quality early childhood and family services, supported by well-qualified and experienced professional practitioners. Pen Green is also home to a democratic community of practitioner researchers, many of whom are studying for advanced level qualifications in their quest to enhance their expertise. The critical importance of knowledge development and transfer in ECEC is vital as the pressures on early childhood in the 21st century become even greater.

This stimulating and provocative book of Pen Green students' practitioner research assignments, which are then subject to critical and reflective dialogue between the students themselves and their tutors, provides a set of inspiring narratives, underpinned by evidence and a clear values set. It creates a reflective and action focused agenda for all those who work with young children and are studying to improve their practice. The chapters collectively bring diverse research and development experiences together and attempts the courageous act of producing an integrated and unifying narrative of deep professional development through academic study. Individually each chapter provides an insight into reflective and dialogic research and practice, but collectively they stand as a model of critical thinking and theory making for practice. I believe anyone who reads this book of professional studies will be inspired and motivated to challenge and extend their thinking and professional practice, adopting the critical and nurturing stance which lies at the heart of Pen Green's quality services for children and families.
Professor Chris Pascal, Director, Centre for Research in Early Childhood

Pen Green degree courses are grounded in constructivism, respecting that, from the beginning of our lives, through experiencing and engaging with others and the world around us, we create representations, make meaning from and assimilate and accommodate new information into our prior apperceptions. The Pen Green team celebrates the wealth of experience and knowledge each adult learner brings to their studies and encourages each to follow their particular interests in their readings, reflections, practice and research. This book attests to the powerful learning journeys of 20 diverse learners on their individual paths in gaining Pen Green degrees.

Pen Green courses make explicit our basic psychological needs from birth through old age, and the social environments needed to meet those needs in order to ensure healthy functioning and development throughout our lives. Social inclusion, equality, equity and democratic approaches are intrinsic features of healthy environments. Just as those working in early years seek to promote the wellbeing and development of the young children, families and communities they serve, leaders and managers seek to promote the wellbeing and development of all those providing services. These aspects of best practice are brought to life in the work of the adult learners and tutors who share their work in this book.

Karen John, PhD, Developmental Psychologist Adlerian Psychotherapist, Co-author, Democratising Leadership in the Early Years: A Systemic Approach

About Tracy Gallagher

Tracy Gallagher holds overall strategic responsibilities for the effective running of Pen Green Centre, working with the multi-professional team. She is particularly interested in leadership within the Early Years.

Joanne Benford has worked in different roles at Pen Green since 2000, having developed a suite of courses including bespoke training, the level 3 Early Years Educator, apprenticeships and undergraduate programmes.

Sandra Clare first visited Pen Green as a parent. She has always felt strongly towards the rights of children and the communities they inhabit, possessing a passion for critiquing educational inequalities and learning.

Dr Christine Parker has worked as an educator in many settings in the UK and abroad. She feels strongly towards children's unique learning patterns based on their social contexts and believes that it is important for Early Years staff to focus on these aspects of education.

Table of Contents

1. Principles for working with adult learners 2. Yourself as a Learner and Reflective Practitioner 3. Child Study 'Children as Learners' 4. Working with families 5. Practitioner Research 'Why practitioner research has value 6. Leadership 7. Conclusion about the impact of Pen Green learning in practice

Additional information

GOR013320581
9781032222387
1032222387
Studying for an Early Childhood Degree: Using Inspirations from the Pen Green Students to Achieve Outstanding Results by Tracy Gallagher
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2023-05-09
196
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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