Quality adult-child interactions in early years services / Imelda Duffy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Duffy, Imelda, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child welfare--Ireland.

Child welfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Dublin : Barnados Christchurch Square, [2014]

Summary:

This book aims to support early childhood practitioners to explore current theory and best practice on the central core role of their profession: relationships and interactions, quite simply on 'being with' young children. It will guide practitioners in their day-to-day practice and can be used as a tool for continuing professional development.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Section 1 Interactions and Relationships

Interactions in the Early Years

Interactions in Aistear and Síolta

Understanding Relationships

The Psychosocial Model of Relationships

The Bio-Ecological Systems Model of Relationships

Interacting With and Engaging Parents

Section 2 Attachment

Attachment in the Early Years

What Does Attachment Look Like?

Child Attachment Styles

Adult Attachment Styles

Attachment Relationships in the Early Years Service

Reflecting on Our Relationships with Young Children

Neuroscience

Section 3 Social and Emotional Development

An Integrated Model of Social and Emotional Development

Emotional Development

Self-regulation

Stress in Children

Early Childhood Mental Health

Section 4 Key Person Systems

Forming Positive Relationships

The Key Person Approach

Establishing a Key Person System

Levels and Forms of Implementation

The Impact of a Key Person Approach

Key Person's Role

Key Person System and Team Working

Temperament

Section 5 Service Ethos and Culture

Service Ethos

Caregiving Culture

Interacting Through Touch

Planning Space and Time for Interactions

A Team Approach to Positive Interactions

Supporting and Developing your Practice

Practitioner Mental Health

Interactions Policy

Section 6 Play and Learning

Children's Play

Adult's Play

How Children Learn

Section 7 Interactions Strategies

Effective Interactions

Asking Questions or Having Conversations?

Intentionally Promoting Speech and Language Development

Reflective Function

Intentional Teaching

Interactions to Promote Positive Behaviour

Practitioner Interaction Self-Assessment Scale

Section 8 Interactions Througout the Day

The Role of the Practitioner.

Routines

Greetings and Departures

Free Play Indoors and Outdoors

Small Group Activities

Large Group Activities

Meal Times

Physical Care Routines

Sleep, Nap and Rest Times

Final Thoughts

References.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-906004-77-3

OCLC:

1225547225