Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: The Role of Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Programs

by Anne Marie Coughlin, Lorrie Baird, Deb Curtis (Foreword)

As the field of early learning continues to grow and evolve, we must consider the impact of our approaches to working with adults and children. Early childhood professionals and leaders need to reconcile their responsibilities in never-ending administrative tasks, ensuring program quality, and supporting the growth of others. Creating a Culture of Reflective The Role of Pedagogical Leadership in Early Child Programs is a comprehensive practical look at creating systems, structures, and protocols for supporting people in large and small organizations, individuals working as mentors, coaches or pedagogical leaders to invite educators into a thinking and learning process about their work. Readers will develop the skills and mindsets that can enhance their performance and effect organizational change. Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice offers stories and structures connected to four principles of pedagogical leadership with specific ideas to enhance the work of educational leaders.

Working from a place of values and visionBuilding strong relationshipsSeeing and supporting strengths and competenciesSupporting professional learning in multiple ways

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 23, 2021

Reviews

[Amy Alt · Rating 5 out of 5]

So well done! The authors provide leaders with a guide (and so many resources) to support educators in learning how to reflect on their daily practices, notice their own reactions and those of children, to wonder where our beliefs come from… The mind shift from expert to partner in learning occurs quickly as the authors eloquently describe the power in encouraging educators to be curious, innovative and embracing their compassion.

[Brooke Bossio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have no words for this book or these authors. After nearly 10 years in the Early Childhood profession I’ve never felt more rejuvenated. Reading this book brought me back and re-rooted me to the pedagogical mindset that I had as a new grad. These 2 ladies are pioneers in this field and I was recently so lucky to attend one of their institutions. I am very much looking forward to listening to their podcast in the future.