Professional Knowledge & Skills in the Early Years

Debates about the quality of early childhood education often focus on training, but less attention is given to understanding how to work effectively with young children. This book examines the development and sources of this "know-how" from the knowledge of the early years workforce to the knowledge they will develop in their practical and theoretical training. It also includes the knowledge that cannot be described but is important in guiding the daily work of the early years sector. Providing international examples and theoretical discussions on the challenges and rewards of working in the early years, the book seeks to identify, recognize, and celebrate how those who work in early years education deliver best practice when working with young children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2019
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Debates often revolve around the significance of training as a measure of quality, yet there is a relative lack of focus on understanding how to effectively work with young children and how the necessary knowledge for this is acquired. This book delves into the exploration and origins of this expertise, encompassing both the knowledge held by the early years workforce and the knowledge they will acquire through practical and theoretical training. It also encompasses the tacit knowledge that plays a crucial role in shaping the daily operations of the early years sector. The book brings together both theoretical and practical knowledge, fostering a critical examination of alternative forms of knowledge, including attitudes and beliefs. By presenting international examples and engaging in theoretical discussions on the challenges and rewards of working in the early years, the book aims to identify, recognize, and celebrate the best practices employed by those involved in early years education when engaging with young children.

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Weight: 250g
Dimension: 241 x 175 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526441225