Transitions in the Early Years
Working with Children and Families
- Lyn Trodd - University of Hertfordshire, UK
Designed to facilitate professional development and critical reflection in the leadership of services for children and families, this book will enhance the understanding of readers from a range of disciplines and at varying levels of study. Packed with case studies depicting the experiences of children and their families in transition and exploring a wide range of scenarios, the chapters:
- Explore transitions from a range of perspectives
- Discuss the value of developing collaborative practice in deepening awareness of children's views and experiences
- Explore the impact of practitioner inquiry
- Look at examples of contemporary practice
- Consider the ethics, policies and law relating to current issues
- Enrich the reader's understanding of professional responsibility
Each chapter contains a chapter overview, a case study and suggestions for further reading. This book is relevant to all practitioners working with young children and their families and to all those studying early childhood.
This is an essential text for those on the EYTS route
This is a comprehensive book which considers many types of transitions in a clear and coherent manner. It is highly relevant for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Brilliant book - accessible to many levels of readership.
Currently recommended for combined primary and secondary PGDE lecture on Transitions with about 500 students. Now recommended for Early Years Pedagogue course - starts September 2013 with 40 students for an online course aimed at early years teachers.
This text proved highly relevant as key reading on an Early Years module for undergraduates. The case studies provided useful discussion points for students to reflect on.
Essential in understanding the importance of supporting transitions in the early years.
This is a comprhensive look at all types of transition for all sorts of different reasons. It is well stuctured and the editor has chosen some excellent authors for inclusion. I especially enjoyed Lydia Ottavio's chapter on the biggest transition of them all.
Transitions play a vital part of any child's development and therefore the publication will provide a greater understanding for all learners.
