Developing a Loving Pedagogy in the Early Years: How Love Fits with Professional Practice

This book explores how educators can support their children by holding them in mind, valuing them, and promoting their best interests, focusing on how relationships, attachment, and connections underpin our settings and practice. It includes case studies and questions for reflection.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Early childhood education is greatly influenced by care and caring, yet the concept of love may be considered taboo within these settings. This book serves as a valuable guide for practitioners navigating the potentially challenging realm of loving the children they care for. It demonstrates how a loving pedagogy can be seamlessly integrated into professional practice, enhancing the experiences for both children and educators.

The book delves into the ways in which educators can foster their children's well-being by keeping them in mind, valuing them, and advocating for their best interests. It emphasizes the importance of relationships, attachment, and connections in shaping our settings and practices. The chapters cover a range of topics, including:

The fundamentals of professional love
Appropriate touch in practice
The diverse ways in which children experience love
The rights of the child
Empowering children through love
Working with parents and carers

Including case studies and thought-provoking questions for reflection, this book is essential reading for practitioners seeking to cultivate a nurturing and loving pedagogy that prioritizes the child's well-being at the core of their practice.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 173 x 245 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367902667