Engaging with Educational Change: Voices of Practitioner Inquiry
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1474250831 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Alma Fleet is Associate Professor at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, Australia.Katey De Gioia is Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, Australia.Catherine Patterson is Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, Australia.With contributions from Sandra Cheeseman, Debra Clarke, Sheila Degotardi, Fay Hadley, Kate Highfield, Kate O'Brien, Franceyn O'Connor, Anthony Semann and Rod Soper.
A really useful resource for students and tutors." - Michael Reed, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Early Childhood, University of Worcester, UK. His latest work is focused on leadership in early education.. This book is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the what, how and why of embarking on practitioner inquiry. Michael has co-edited a number of books including Reflective Practice in the Early Years (2010), Quality Improvement and Change in the Early Years (2012), Work Based Research in the Early Years (2012) and a Critical Companion to Early Childhood (2015). The book therefore illustrates how engagement in those choice making activities promotes critical engagement with practice. This helps the reader to understand how professional inquiry can improve what goes on in practice. It reveals the way educators take responsibility for their actions and make carefully consid
Investigating issues that arise during implementation of practitioner inquiry initiatives, Engaging with Educational Change provides both critique and assistance for students and practitioners applying the process in their own settings.. Chapters in part two then offer real-life case studies highlighting experiences of using practitioner inquiry or supporting those working with these methods to improve educational practice and ultimately the outcomes for children. The chapters include case studies of