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In diesem Open-Access-Buch werden rekonstruierbare Normen zur Diskussion gestellt, innerhalb derer Kinder zu Kindergarten- und Schulkindern werden und die in der Regel nicht reflexiv zugänglich sind. Um herauszufinden, welche Anerkennungsverhältnisse sich zwischen Lehrpersonen und Kindern im Kindergarten manifestieren, wurden videografierte Interaktionen während der sogenannten Auffangzeit und Interviews mit Kindergartenlehrpersonen mit der dokumentarischen Methode analysiert. Die Analysen ergeben, dass in diverse Praktiken der Lehrpersonen eine generationale Ordnung hergestellt wird und dass der Entwicklungsstand der Kinder und das Bild der Kindergartenkinder als zukünftige Erwachsene die Anerkennungsverhältnisse bestimmen. Durch den Vergleich von zwei Lehrpersonen kann aufgezeigt werden, dass bei der Begrüßung der Kinder die Norm der ordnungsgemäßen Durchführung von Aufträgen betont und aktualisiert wird. Die Kinder werden als unterstützungsbedürftige Interaktionsteilnehmende adressiert. Während der normative Horizont in einem der beiden Kindergärten anschließend zum aktiven und gestaltenden Umgang mit dem vorbereiteten Spiel- und Lernangebot wechselt und die Kinder als kompetente Mitgestaltende adressiert werden, verändert sich bei der anderen Lehrperson die vorherrschende Norm nicht.

This exciting new book celebrates, interrogates and re-imagines the complex and demanding role of the Early Childhood Practitioner. Exploring the many different facets of the Early Childhood Practitioner's (ECP) role, it challenges normative constructions of practitioners and how they have been shaped by assumptions of history, culture and policy.Drawing on a range of theoretical presumptions and debates, the chapters champion the multidimensional power and potentiality of the ECP, arguing for greater respect and recognition for a role that supports and enables at a crucial time in a child's life. With opportunities for reflection, key topics include: The specialist pedagogical expertise of the ECP The key role that ECPs play in the child's holistic wellbeing The ECP as diplomat across many professional contexts, effectively communicating with families and professionals The creative ECP, pushing traditional, normative boundaries of practice The ECP as so much more than they are customarily perceived as being. This latest addition to the TACTYC series will be valuable reading for Early Years students – particularly on Masters level courses – as well as those working and researching in the Early Years sector.

In this unique and original book, Jamel Carly Campbell and Sonia Mainstone-Cotton come together to have an open and honest conversation about developing positive and responsive relationships in the early years. The book is divided into three main chapters – building positive relationships with children; with other professionals; and with families and the wider community – and each conversation explores a range of key themes, from building trust and listening to the voice of the child, to diversifying practice and creating a setting that represents the wider community. These discussions encourage the reader to consider the connections we make every day, to rethink and empower their practice, and to place a much higher value on their position as an early years advocate.With reflective questions included to allow the reader to think about their own practice, as well as suggested further reading to explore the themes in more depth, this engaging and accessible book is a must-read for all early years professionals – and, importantly, encourages every practitioner to begin new conversations of their own.

An astute exploration of the complexities of working and learning in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care, Professor Helen Penn tells of her experiences of working as a teacher, social worker, campaigner, researcher and writer, and so reflects on the perennial and complex issues which shape this expanding field.Mapping the author's career from the mid-sixties onward, ‘Be Realistic, Demand the Impossible'is a tribute to the progress that has been made in Early Childhood Education and Care over the past 70 years and is a celebration of those who have acted on their principles to articulate and remedy hidden suffering. A first-hand commentary on adult-child relations, poverty, working with families and engaging with democracy and inequality, Penn's narrative reconstructs her past and, in doing so, produces a social history that records the various shifts in policy and public attitudes which she has witnessed. The author recognizes the collective effort and teamwork involved in working within organizations, as well as the constraints and tensions such organizations can create. She comments on the wider political system and assesses the particular pattern of educational inequality and oppression which afflicts the UK. One of the best known and most respected figures in her field, Penn provides a unique perspective on change as well as offering a framework for understanding, assessing and working within the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. Insightful and frank, witty and funny, this book will be a valuable read for students, academics, researchers and practitioners involved in this field.

Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Teach the Common Core: Grades PreK–3 provides current and prospective primary grade teachers with an understanding of the CCSS-ELA and CCSS-M that highlights their compatibility with developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), the instructional approach generally preferred by teachers of young children. The book begins by framing the CCSS as a distinct improvement over lengthy lists of academic content standards and as a carefully conceptualized and DAP-friendly set of curriculum guidelines. Next, the CCSS-ELA and CCSS-M for Grades K–3 are unpacked, analyzed, synthesized, and cross-referenced to key features of DAP. Finally, several'hot topic'issues—differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum for English Language Learners, addressing assessment and accountability expectations, and educating parents and families about the CCSS and DAP—are prioritized and examined in depth. Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Teach the Common Core: Grades PreK–3 is a highly useful guide for both pre-service and in-service early childhood education teachers.

This manual provides practical advice and tips on dealing with aspects of the primary teacher's role, from classroom organization to professional development.