Mentoring and Coaching in Early Childhood Education

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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This book provides an introduction to the theory and practice of mentoring, coaching and supervision in the context of early childhood education and care. Written by a team of scholars from the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and the USA the book includes a range of annotated case studies to exemplify important issues from around the world. The chapters are organized around four key principles: · Embedding professional one to one support within the setting· Maximising performance and professional development· Self and collaborative reflection for leadership· Managing and leading changeTopics covered include discussion of the differences and similarities between mentoring, coaching and supervision; management and leadership in early childhood settings; safeguarding and child protection. Alongside the annotated case studies each chapter also includes a summary of key points and questions for further discussion.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-01-23
Mått154 x 232 x 12 mm
Vikt360 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor232
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350100725

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Introduction Part I: Mentoring and Coaching Theory1. Theory of Mentoring and Coaching in Early Childhood, Michael Gasper2. The Importance and Value of Mentoring and Coaching in the Early Years, Michael Reed and Rosie Walker3. Mentoring and Coaching and Their Relationship to Management and Leadership in Early Education, Josephine Bleach4. Providing Professional Support to Mentors and Coaches in Early Childhood Education, Siobhán Keegan5. Creating Safe Reflective Spaces for Child Protection Practice, Claire Majella Richards6. Pedagogic Mediation in the Early Years, Helen Lyndon7. A Research Based Approach to Mentoring for Success for Early Years Teachers, Jill Harrison and Diana Harris8. Transforming Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education, Naseema Shaik and Hasina Ebrahim9. Insights on Mentoring Practices within the Early Childhood Sector in Singapore, Doranna Wong, Manjula Waniganayake and Fay Hadley10. Individualized yet Standardized Approaches to Coaching in Early Childhood Education, Karrie Snider and Maggie HolleyReflections Introduction to Part IIPart II: Appreciative Enquiry – Theory in Practice11. Appreciative Inquiry Mentoring to Implement the Early Years Bicultural Curriculum, Chris Jenkin, New Zealand12. Finding Community through an Induction Support Project, Laura K. Doan, Canada13. Coaching Teams of Early Years Professionals throughout a County in England, Becky Poulter Jewson, England14. Using Collaborative Coaching Where Teachers are Experts, Karrie Snider and Maggie Holley, United States15. Coaching When Teacher Commitment, Confidence and Knowledge are Low, Karrie Snider and Maggie Holley, United States16. Cultural Awareness, Narratives and Identity, Kaat Verhaege and Joke Den Haese, Belgium17. Three Key Stages in Mentoring and Coaching, Michael Gasper, United Kingdom 18. Using Preservice Teachers as Mentors to In-service Early Years Teachers to Promote Meaningful Child Participation, Naseema Shaik and Hasina Ebrahim, South Africa19. Critical Reflections on Emerging Themes, Michael Gasper and Rosie WalkerIndex

This book provides an invaluable study into the role of mentoring and coaching within an early years context. Part One explores the differences between mentoring and coaching, and the theory behind this. Part Two offers a range of national and international case studies which enable the reader to consider this within a practical context. An excellent addition to the area of early childhood education.