Early childhood professionals are often required to work with children and families from a range of diverse backgrounds. This book goes beyond simplistic definitions of diversity, encouraging a much broader understanding and helping early childhood educators develop a critical disposition towards assumptions about children and childhood in relation to diversity, difference and social justice.
As well as drawing on research, the book gives an overview of relevant contemporary social theories, including poststructuralism, cultural studies, postcolonialism, feminist perspectives and queer theory. Each chapter interrogates practice and explores opportunities and strategies for creating a more equitable environment. The book covers a number of issues impacting on children's lives, including globalization, new racisms, immigration, refugees, homophobia, heterosexism and constructions of childhood. Each chapter provides an overview of the area of discussion, a focus on the implications for practice, and recommended readings.
Providing insight into how social justice practices in early childhood can make a real difference in the lives of children and their families, this is key reading for early childhood professionals, students and researchers.
Lighthouse Resources has been following the work of David Rock and the insights that neuroscience offers to help us work more effectively and understand that change is more likely when driven by the person themselves. In this fourth book Rock uses two individuals to present his ideas within the context of their daily working lives. You will find within this context ways assist you in making decisions at work, managing people, operating a business and generally getting along with others better. Meet Emily and Paul, the parents of two... More info
Tired with policy papers and academic theory, social entrepreneurs are doing things differently - to great effect. They take a very practical culture of change based on learning by doing, embracing human creativity and diversity, and applying business ideas to social questions. Andrew Mawson, one of the UK's leading social entrepreneurs, did just that in the East End of London where he has established the Bromley -by -Bow Centre, a focal point for the community which provides healthcare and education, creates jobs and generates wealth for the area, delivering services in... More info
This is the story of Suzy Sue and the fateful day when she went 'ATCHOO!'. Suzy Sue sneezes but forgets to cover her mouth. The animals are astounded and decide it's time to teach her some manners. A simple way to introduce the basic etiquettes of life. More info
