Hodder Education
The Research-informed Teaching Revolution - Early Years
Chris Brown, Jane Flood
The Research-informed Teaching Revolution - Early Years
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Research Informed teaching is big news! Indeed one might argue that there has been a bottom up revolution encouraging teachers’ use of research (e.g. ResearchED). But at the same time there is a gap between what teachers do and what research suggests might provide effective ways to support young children’s learning. It’s not that a wealth of educational research doesn’t exist (just look at the What Works Clearinghouse, the Best Evidence Encyclopaedia or Hattie’s Visible Learning), but the Early Years sector is often under-represented. This book is an attempt to address this disparity and provide Early Years leaders and practitioners with an understanding of how to embed this research within their everyday practice offering top tips of how others in the field have done this and considering topics such as outdoor learning, early writing skills and parental engagement. Drawing on the wisdom of those at the top of their game, this book intends to provide just that: a practical handbook for EYs practitioner and leaders that can help make the research use revolution a reality.

Language
English
ISBN
9781914351310
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
References
From being to becoming – Early Years education and research within practice
Aaron Bradbury
Research in practice
Being research-informed in the Early Years
Positioning yourself for research
How do you feel about doing research?
In reality – Early Years research in practice
Principles of Early Years research
My greatest success
Conclusion
Top tips
References
‘Do you think your methods work?’
DR Sue Allingham
Introduction
Definition of terms
What does it mean to be ‘research-informed’?
Different types of research
One size fits all
Conclusion – So, do I think my methods work?
Top tips
References
Improving pre-school education with action research
Kristina Westlund
Pre-school in Sweden
A pre-school education based on science and proven experience
Benefits of involving teachers in researching their own practice
Exploring ‘teaching’ in pre-school through action research
Using the steps of action research in a context of pre-school improvement
Plan
Act & observe
Reflect
Conclusion
Top tips
References
Research-informed teacher, leader and learner
Katie Stears
Introduction
Lifelong learner – know better, do better!
Intrinsic motivation/‘reward-free’ learning environment
Remote Learning – 2020 global pandemic
Conclusion
Top tips
References
The curious research of David In the Early Years
David Wright
Top Tips
References
Potentiality, Mutual Engagement and Transformation
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Top Tips
References
Early childhood teachers, evidence-informed practice and teacher accreditation: Tales from Australia
Alexandra Harper
Introduction
Evidence-informed practice and teacher accreditation in early childhood education
An overview of the role of evidence in the Proficient Teacher accreditation process
The role of critical reflection in supporting EIP
The role of professional collaboration in supporting EIP
Top tips
References
Children’s agency and the curriculum
Dominic Wyse
Introduction
Beginning to understand curriculum study
Challenges to being research-informed
Curriculum and children’s agency – A research study
Top tips
References
It started with Dough Disco
Shonette Bason-Wood
Top Tips
References
Research into practice – outdoors
Julie Mountain
Case study: Outdoors & Active, Newham, London
Researching the importance of outdoors – What’s out there?
Research and change
Outdoor research – game changers
Top tips
References
England’s summer-born children: An equitable education?
Jane Flood
Matt Perrett
Top Tips
References
Unlocking research: Parental engagement in children’s learning
Janet Goodall
Parental engagement in children’s learning
What parental engagement is/is not
The gap between research and practice
Who does the informing, in research-informed practice?
Being selectively informed: overcoming the barriers
Time
Access
Integration
What would change if you let the research around parental engagement with children’s learning impact on your practice?
It would be an asset-based approach
Research-informed practice around parental engagement would centre on learning, not on the school (or the teacher)
Research-informed practice around parental engagement with children’s learning is flexible, adaptable and sensitive
Research-informed practice(s)
A final supporting statement
Top Tips
References
Using research to enhance partnerships with parents
DR Gina Sherwood
Research into partnership
Why partnership in Early Years?
How to research partnership relationships
What I found out and how it can shape practice
Conclusion
Top tips
Reference List
Good leadership in Early Years: A blueprint for getting your home in order
Lewis Fogarty
Introduction
A confused and tension-laden sector
The 4POP framework as a blueprint for your setting
A call for good leadership
Conclusion
Top tips
References
Developing Early Years pedagogy through critically reflective practice: A retrospective
Sue Rogers
Introduction: In the beginning
Early Years pedagogy: A quiet revolution
Becoming research-informed through professional learning
Final reflections: Becoming research-informed advocates for young children
References
About the authors
Jane Flood
Chris Brown
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