Professionalization, Leadership and Management in the Early Years
- Linda Miller - The Open University
- Carrie Cable - The Open University
With the rapid change experienced by the Early Years Workforce over recent times, this book considers what constitutes professionalization in the sector, and what this means in practice. Bringing a critical perspective to the developing knowledge and understanding of early years practitioners at various stages of their professional development, it draws attention to key themes and issues.
Chapters are written by leading authorities and researchers in the field, and provide case studies from practice, and questions and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking.
Topics covered include:
- leading and managing in the early years
- reflective journeys
- constructions of professional identities
- men in the early years
- multi-disciplinary working in the early years
- professionalization in the nursery
- child care practitioners and professionalization
- early childhood leadership and policy.
With staggered levels of Further Reading, the editors and contributors provide a rich source of material that encourages reflection and promotes progression.
Another fabulously interesting text from Miller. Academic but very easy for students to access.
A really useful book that explores professionalism alongside leadership and management. A really useful text for undergraduates particularly those with limited experiences of lading and managing teams.
An excellent book to understand professionalism and the process of professionalization in early years.
Very accessible & covers major themes related to professionalisation, leadership & management
Excellent resource which is particularly thought provoking. Good case studies and also great links for extended reading.
An excellent book with very interesting international perspectives regarding the professionalisation of early years practice. The chapter about the male absence within early years is thought provoking and insightful. Excellent further reading sources for each chapter taking into account the level of the student. Easy to read and allows for reflection, whilst still stretching students minds. I have asked our subject librarian for some copies and will signpost it to my students.
Excellent resource. Highly recommended
This is well-written and easy to follow and it highlights and focuses upon many of the key issues in leadership of Early Years settings. This will be used within my lectures and be recommended reading for the students.
Thorough, practical and with excellent further reading guidance.
