Description
Product ID: | 9781138857117 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Years |
Title: | Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education |
Authors: | Author: Deborah Price, Kath Tayler |
Page Count: | 144 |
Subjects: | Gender studies, gender groups, Gender studies, gender groups, Educational strategies and policy: inclusion, Pre-school and kindergarten, Inclusive education / mainstreaming, Pre-school & kindergarten |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This book introduces practitioners to key aspects of gender inclusivity and explores how they relate to their early years practice. Considering the implications of gender in the context of supporting children, families and practitioners it examines the theoretical contexts that surround gender identity and current legislation to provide practitioners with all the information they need to develop their practice in an open and equal way. Including case studies and reflective questions which link to the EYFS and provide a wealth of practical guidance, this book will be valuable reading for all early years practitioners and students that want to promote an inclusive environment for the children in their care, their families and colleagues. How can we support children to reach their full potential and not be constrained by gender expectations? Are gender roles fixed at birth or do they develop through experiences? Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education introduces practitioners to key aspects of gender in the early years and explores how to ensure that children and staff teams are supported in settings that have outstanding practice. Considering the implications of gender in the context of supporting children, families and practitioners, this book examines the theoretical contexts that surround gender identity and explores current legislation and practice in order to provide practitioners with all the information they need to develop their own work and settings in an open and equal way. Offering a wealth of practical guidance, case studies and reflective questions which link to the EYFS, chapters cover:
Including tasks, reflective points and links to useful websites and organisations, this book will be valuable reading for all early years practitioners and students that want to promote an inclusive environment for the children in their care, their families and colleagues. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2016-04-01 |