Reflection and Reflective Spaces in the Early Years

<p><em>Reflection and Reflective Spaces in the Early Years</em> will support readers in developing their own reflective practice and creating reflective environments for the young children and families they work with. Combining case studies and reflective tasks to compliment a range of theories, concepts and alternative approaches to reflection, this book shows how the reflective process can help practitioners adapt to rapid changes in the sector and improve professional practice.</p><p>Drawing on action research alongside the use of Japanese words and concepts (such as <em>Ikigai</em>, exploring your reason for being, <em>Hansei</em>, the art of honest self- reflection, and <em>Wabi-Sabi</em>, reflecting upon your perfectly imperfect self), chapters are full of practical guidance, activities and questions to prompt reflective thinking, covering such topics as:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Reflection and Reflective Theory</li> <p> </p> <li>The Art of Self Reflection</li> <p> </p> <li>The Reflective Underground </li> <p> </p> <li>Creating Reflective Spaces in the Early Years</li> <p> </p> <li>The Rainbow Researcher Framework</li> <p> </p> <li>How to create reflective spaces in Early Years</li> <p> </p> <li>Exploring Creative Methods of Reflection</li> </ul><p>This book will be invaluable reading for early years practitioners, tutors and early years students on level 3 courses and Foundation Degrees, but also for anyone interested in reflection or starting an academic or professional journey where you are required to reflect upon your practice.</p>