Overview

This seminal text offers an innovative, Froebelian-inspired and evidenced approach to teacher professional development that will promote ethical practice. Providing a timely interpretation and application of Froebelian principles, theories and pedagogic actions as showcased by early childhood settings in England and New Zealand, the expert author team promote a radical shift in approach, which will better support the early childhood workforce through the promotion of Froebelian communities of practice. Split into three parts, the book will provide a contemporary account of Froebelian principles and practices, an overview of the global challenges that face young children and the educators that work with them, an illustrative and reflective narrative of the practice evidence that has emerged from three Froebelian research projects and demonstrations of how the application of the Froebelian Reflection with Guidance framework has inspired and developed the work of educators within this project. The title will be invaluable reading for all those involved in early childhood research and practice, whether in initial training, advanced professional development, practice development and improvement and innovative research programmes.

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Author:   Christine Pascal (Centre for Research in Early Childhood, Birmingham, UK) ,  Tony Bertram (Centre for Research in Early Childhood, Birmingham, UK.) ,  Sally Cave ,  Sue Bennett
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781041083115

ISBN 10:   1041083114
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   03 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword Tony Bertram and Chris Pascal Acknowledgements Froebel Partnership Part One: Roots, Connections and Guiding Principles Chapter 1: The Froebelian Partnership: Its Historical and Philosophical Roots and Community of Practice Tony Bertram and Christine Pascal Chapter 2: Froebelian Principles and Practices Past, Present and Future Tina Bruce and Sally Cave Chapter 3: Our Froebelian Praxeological Approach to Professional Development Christine Pascal and Tony Bertram Part Two: Evidencing Our Practice Chapter 4: Engaging with Nature Christine Pascal and Anne Denham Chapter 5: The Relevance of Froebel’s Gifts and Occupations Today Sally Cave and Helen Lyndon Chapter 6: Exploring the Layers of Play Sally Cave and Tina Bruce Part 3: Froebelian Pedagogic Transformations and Transferences Chapter 7: Portraits of Practice Within a Holistic Approach Sue Bennett and Helen Lyndon Chapter 8: Final Reflections: Applications and Aspirations Christine Pascal and Tony Bertram with 11 reflective contributors

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Professor Christine Pascal OBE is Director of the Centre for Research in Early Childhood, President and Co-founder of the European Early Childhood Education Research Association and a co-leader of the Froebel Partnership. Professor Tony Bertram is Director of the Centre for Research in Early Childhood, President and Co-founder of the European Early Childhood Education Research Association and a co-leader of the Froebel Partnership. Sally Cave is the headteacher of Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre, UK. She is leading the development of Froebelian practice and pedagogy for children, families and staff. Sue Bennett has been headteacher of two maintained nursery schools and is now the joint co-ordinator of the Birmingham Early Years Networks, UK. Tina Bruce CBE is Honorary Professor (University of Roehampton, UK). She is a Froebelian teacher, training early childhood teachers and educators, consultant, researcher and author. Anne Denham (Te Rarawa) has worked as a teacher, headteacher, specialist teacher, advisor and consultant in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Dr Helen Lyndon trained as a primary school teacher and is now a Principal Research Fellow at CREC.

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