Navigate through the extreme swings of opinion in educational philosophy, regulations, and practices and focus on the middle ground—a place where common sense and intentional teaching combine in support of high-quality early childhood care and education. Covering a variety of topics, these essays—some humorous, some disconcerting, all thought provoking—encourage you to reflect on your policies and teaching methods, help you consider the reasons why some ideas might or might not work in your program, and raise questions for you to discuss with other educators. This is a perfect book to read with colleagues. 176 pages
Filled with thirty essays on topics that raise questions for discussionincluding issues on professionalism, health and safety, curriculum, regulations, discipline, and caring communitiesSwinging Pendulums is a great tool for staff development or a staff book club. Each essay will help you more thoroughly reflect on the policies and teaching methods you use and consider the reasons why some ideas may or may not work in your program. 176 pages