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SAGE PUBLISHING Professionalization Leadership And Management In The Early Years 2010 Edition by Miller
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 provide case studies, question and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking. Topics covered include:- constructions of professional identities- men in the early years- multi-disciplinary working in the early years- professionalization in the nursery- early childhood leadership and policyWritten in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book is highly relevant to those studying at Masters level, and has staggered levels of Further Reading, that encourage reflection and progression. The Changing Face of Professionalism in the Early Years - Linda Miller and Carrie CablePART ONE: LEADING, MANAGING AND NEW PROFESSIONAL IDENTITIES Leading and Managing in the Early Years - Mary E. WhalleyChallenging Identities: A Case for Leadership - Christine WoodrowEarly Years Professionalism: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities - Dorothy McMillan and Glenda WalshChild Care Practitioners and the Process of Professionalization - Jan Peeters and Michel VandenbroeckWorking in Multidisciplinary Teams - Sue GreenfieldPART TWO: TOWARDS A NEW PROFESSIONALISM IN THE EARLY YEARSConstructions of Professional Identity - Gill McGillivrayContested Constructions of Professionalism within the Nursery - Jayne OsgoodWhere Are the Men? A Critical Discussion of Male Absence in the Early Years - Guy Roberts-Holmes and Simon BrownhillTowards Professionalism/s - Iris DuhnA New Professionalism - Carrie Cable and Linda Miller