ISBN: 9781739314828

An essential text for advanced learners and practitioners in ELC services who wish to expand their skills, broaden their knowledge and continue their professional development.

• Strong focus on linking theory to practice within the context of a professional practice environment.

• Facilitates learners to develop the skills and knowledge to keep abreast of changes and developments in knowledge, theory, legislation and practice.

• Illustrates the importance of reflective practice in promoting pedagogical leadership including slow pedagogy, the voice of the child and developing communities of practice.

• Academic writing, ICT skills and the need for compliance with relevant legislation regulations and national frameworks are detailed and emphasised.

• A practical rather than an overly theoretical approach promotes active learning, with each section interspersed with activities, scenarios, case studies and suggestions or group discussions.

• Activities and exercises can be used directly or adapted fulfil the requirements of assessment. Sources and resources are signposted within sections and the reference list at the end will facilitate further exploration.

Written in a clear, concise style for:

Students taking Early Learning and Care Stage 2 as well as those undertaking courses leading to qualifications in ELC at levels 7 and 8.

THE AUTHORS

Josephine Donohoe CQSW, Dip ASS has taught on the Early Years programmes at Levels 5 and 6 in Sallynoggin College of Further Education. She is the co-author of Education and Care in the Early Years (Gill, 2011), Youth and Youth Work in Ireland (Gill, 2013) and Professional Practice in ELC (Boru Press, 2021). Josephine currently works as an External Authenticator for various QQI Level 5 and 6 courses.

Eileen McDermott BA Hons and European master’s in early childhood care and education co-o dinated and taught QQI Level 5 and Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education and Social Studies programmes in Sallynoggin College of Further Education. Eileen currently works as an External Authenticator for QQI Level 5 and 6 courses. She is also co-author of Professional Practice in ELC (Boru Press, 2021).

Caroline Regan BA Hons in Early Childhood Care and Education co-ordinated and taught QQI Level 5 and Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education programmes in Sallynoggin College of Further Education. Caroline is co-author of Youth and Youth Work in Ireland (Gill, 2013) and Professional Practice in ELC (Boru Press, 2021) and has also co-written modules for QQI awards.