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OverviewReflection and Reflective Spaces in the Early Years will support readers in developing their own reflective practice and creating reflective environments for the young children and families they work with. Combining case studies and reflective tasks to compliment a range of theories, concepts and alternative approaches to reflection, this book shows how the reflective process can help practitioners adapt to rapid changes in the sector and improve professional practice. Drawing on action research alongside the use of Japanese words and concepts (such as Ikigai, exploring your reason for being, Hansei, the art of honest self- reflection, and Wabi-Sabi, reflecting upon your perfectly imperfect self), chapters are full of practical guidance, activities and questions to prompt reflective thinking, covering such topics as: Reflection and Reflective Theory The Art of Self Reflection The Reflective Underground Creating Reflective Spaces in the Early Years The Rainbow Researcher Framework How to create reflective spaces in Early Years Exploring Creative Methods of Reflection This book will be invaluable reading for early years practitioners, tutors and early years students on level 3 courses and Foundation Degrees, but also for anyone interested in reflection or starting an academic or professional journey where you are required to reflect upon your practice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Annie PendreyPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.380kg ISBN: 9781032311906ISBN 10: 1032311908 Pages: 98 Publication Date: 20 June 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Reflection and Reflective Practice 2. The Art of Self Reflection 3. The Reflective Underground 4. Reflection and Research: Creating Reflective Spaces 5. Creative Methods of Reflection and our Reflective Space Final ReflectionReviews"""You will not regret reading this! It's an insightful and motivational book, which inspires and ignites many different reflective practices such as Hansei and Wabi-Sabi whilst introducing the concept of 'perfectly imperfect'. Annie guides you through the fascinating art of self-reflection plus creating reflective spaces for young children, beautifully balancing theory with top tips, case studies and useful tools. I am definitely inspired to reflect more and in different ways, some of which I had never even thought of!"" - Michelle Hague, HEYD Founder" Author InformationAnnie Pendrey is an educational consultant, lecturer and creative researcher in FE and Early Years and Education Studies. Annie is studying for her PhD and is the author of The Little Book of Reflective Practice. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |