Partnerships in the Early Years: Building Connections and Supporting Families

Author:   Elizabeth Rouse (Senior Lecturer in Education, Senior Lecturer in Education, Deakin University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
ISBN:  

9780190306823


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   24 September 2019
Format:   Paperback
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Partnerships in the Early Years: Building Connections and Supporting Families


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Discover how to build meaningful connections and effectively support familiesPartnerships in the Early Years explores the connections that early years educators build with families and communities in the context of supporting children’s learning. It aims to provide pre-service teachers and early years educators with an understanding of the theories of partnerships and relationships, and equip them with the practical skills and strategies they need to build effective and meaningful partnerships.This text supports developing reciprocal understanding between educators and families, and recognising the diversity of contexts that impact families and communities. It aims to build commitment to creating responsive, collaborative and trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and the community; while also providing an opportunity to engage further with new ideas and perspectives for taking this practice forward.KEY FEATURESChapter Focusses are outlined at the beginning of each chapter as a signpost for what content will be coveredCase Studies at the start of each chapter give examples of different types of partnerships and provide a lens through which to explore and reflect on the concepts presentedImportant points are highlighted throughout the text as quotes providing a visual cue and descriptive summaryReflective Questions at the end of each chapter assist students in digesting the content and allow for reflection on any assumptions. These questions are also useful for tutorials or group work exercises.

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Author:   Elizabeth Rouse (Senior Lecturer in Education, Senior Lecturer in Education, Deakin University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.394kg
ISBN:  

9780190306823


ISBN 10:   0190306823
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   24 September 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Partnerships in the Early Years Policy Context2. What is a Partnership?3. Exploring Relationships Using Systems Theory4. What Makes a Family?5. Participatory Practice-Engaging Parents as Mutual Decision Makers6. Partnerships with the Community-Building Connections for Families7. Partnerships in Infant and Toddler Programs8. Developing Partnerships to Support Access to Additional Supports or Services9. Family and Community Partnerships in School Transition10. Forming Effective Partnerships with Professionals11. Partnerships Within and Across Early Years Teams12. Exploring Partnerships through Reflective Practice

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Elizabeth Rouse is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Deakin University.

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