Professionalization, Leadership and Management in the Early Years
- Linda Miller - The Open University
- Carrie Cable - The Open University
Chapters are written by leading authorities, and provide case studies, question and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking.
Topics covered include:
- constructions of professional identities
- men in the early years
- multi-disciplinary working in the early years
- professionalization in the nursery
- early childhood leadership and policy
Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book is highly relevant to those studying at Masters level, and has staggered levels of Further Reading, that encourage reflection and progression.
It is good to read that Early years (at last) has been recognised a professional and professionalisation of the sector was long over due. The book outlines the differeing aspects that are needed to be understood in the developpment of becoming a professional. Again, a very worthwhile if not a must read for EYPS, leaders of practice, managers of any form of children cntres.
Useful case studies, togetehr with thoughful questions for the reader, offer an insight into practice and of course the male role model, profesionalisation and leadersip and modelling of practice has been taken care of.
A really useful and recoomended read, a definite for the reading lists this autumn.
Clear links to practical application and the roles/responsibilities of being a leader/manger in the child and family sector.
Excellent book! I would not have managed without this edition. Student feedback been excellent too. Thank you!
Updated text for Early Years practitioners which supports the theory behind their practice as leaders. An interesting chapter on the absence of male practitioners, with valuable extended reading.
A well laid out book to provoke thought and debate on current issues in the field of Early Years leadership and management.
Some new areas of thinking, that like the other book in the series looks at issues from a different direction. Setting up the chapters as a discussion was another good idea.
This book guides the practitioners through leadership and management skills in the Early Years. It considers the issues and challenges encountered by professionals in the sector. The book goes on to highlight further challenges faced by individuals regarding professionalism and draws the reader’s attention to the lack of, significant numbers of, male workers in the sector.
Recommended for those undertaking courses in the childcare sector; level four and above.
This is a good basic book covering a number of aspects of leadership and management in early years settings. It would also be good for an FD student and I would recommend it to the BA Course of Working with Children and Young People and the Early Years sector
Case studies would have been a good addition and the questions for discussin brought about some spirited debate
a good easy read for the learners who are especially going on to uni to further their knowledge in early years.
the book has been put on the reccomended reading list for specific areas of the curriculum.
An interesting and well written book that is easy to digest for students at all levels. The critical issues explored and the case studies provided were also very helpful.