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OverviewBridging the gap between learning and the application of knowledge and skills in Early Years settings, this book addresses the nuanced complexities and challenges which students may face as they progress into professional practice. Built around the experiences of undergraduate students, solution-focussed chapters tackle contemporary issues such as safeguarding, new materialism, reflective practice, and working with refugee children, linking these to theoretical and philosophical models and drawing on undergraduate and practitioner insights. Providing contextualised examples, insight into key issues, and application of theory to practice, this book offers incisive solutions to support the undergraduate journey into a career, with chapters covering topics such as: Best practice as a practitioner creating a caring environment Reflecting on practice to cultivate professional development Working with and for marginalised children Reflective practice Working with Children, Families and Young People is perfect for undergraduate students on Early Years and Childhood Studies courses, as well as other courses pertaining to working with children and young families, social work, and young communities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jim Dobson (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.) , Alexandra Melrose (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781138580404ISBN 10: 1138580406 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 20 July 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback 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 ContentsAcknowledgements Author Biographies Foreword Prof. Ian Barron Introduction Jim Dobson and Alexandra Melrose Section I: Navigating the workplace Chapter 1 Compassionate spaces: Caring for self and others whilst working with children, young people and families Jim Dobson, Josie Gabi, Jayne Mugglestone and Lindsay Schofield Chapter 2 Professionalism in Practice Alexandra Melrose Chapter 3 ‘Women’s Work’: Gender Discrimination in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Juliette Wilson-Thomas Section II: Self-development and building confidence Chapter 4 Cultivating a critical understanding of child development Patricia Giardiello Chapter 5 ‘Managing doubts’ to take safeguarding action Martin Needham Chapter 6 Children and Digital Technology: ‘Millennium’ generations to critical undergraduate educators Steven Naylor Chapter 7 Constructing Critical Spaces for Creativity Rajesh Patel Chapter 8 Reflecting on Practice Amanda Davis Section III: Children on the edge: Marginalisation and empowerment Chapter 9 Precarious Lives: Refugee children’s identity and belonging in the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Josie Gabi Chapter 10 Working with Vulnerable Families Jim Dobson Chapter 11 Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Josie Gabi and Alexandra Melrose IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJim Dobson is a senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Prior to this, Jim worked as a Policy and Research Officer and as a Project Manager for a Local Authority Children’s Services Department. This role involved working closely with Criminal Justice agencies, Social Care, and the Voluntary Sector. Alexandra Melrose is a senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and has taught on the undergraduate degree programme for a number of years. Having been a primary school teacher prior to the move to higher education, Alex uses her experiences in that sector to support and develop students' understanding. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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