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>