A ONE STOP SHOP of accessible information for all early years students to help you succeed in your degree, increase your employability skills and develop as an ethical and critically reflective practitioner.
Part one gives guidance for students about learning in HE specifically in the context of early childhood education and care, including course requirements, academic skills and core knowledge. Chapters cover students' roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, understanding policy, and professionalism and ethical practice. The second part of the book looks explicitly at applying this knowledge and understanding in the workplace before tackling the final research project.
Part 1: Learning in higher education
Preparing for university and making effective use of induction
How to become competent and confident in your learning
Becoming a critically reflective thinker and learner
Critical reading, critical writing and referencing
Assessment and feedback
Understanding and using policy and legislation
Learning in a digital age
Exploring creativity
Working with others at university
Part 2: Applying learning to the workplace
Learning in the workplace
Becoming a reflective practitioner
Safeguarding: understanding your responsibilities
Learning to be an ethical practitioner
Doing your research project
What next?
