<P><EM>Reflection and Reflective Spaces in the Early Years</EM> will support readers in developing their own reflective practice and creating reflective environments for the young children and families they work with. Combining case studies and reflective tasks to compliment a range of theories, concepts and alternative approaches to reflection, this book shows how the reflective process can help practitioners adapt to rapid changes in the sector and improve professional practice.</P><P>Drawing on action research alongside the use of Japanese words and concepts (such as <EM>Ikigai</EM>, exploring your reason for being, <EM>Hansei</EM>, the art of honest self- reflection, and <EM>Wabi-Sabi</EM>, reflecting upon your perfectly imperfect self), chapters are full of practical guidance, activities and questions to prompt reflective thinking, covering such topics as:</P><UL><P><LI>Reflection and Reflective Theory</LI><P></P><P><LI>The Art of Self Reflection</LI><P></P><P><LI>The Reflective U