This conversation looks at some of these debates but ultimately focuses on the power of pedagogy in the hands of the right pedagogical leader. His assumption, which, I tend to agree with implies that we will get stronger as a sector and more confident about the art, craft and science of the Early Years if we are willing to critique our work bravely and thoroughly. crucialconversations are moments when opinions vary, emotions run strong, and the outcomes. Is it time for us to lift our game in the early years, and value serious academic discussion over populism? Heres a summary of the key concepts: 'Crucial Conversations : Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High'. Is there a dangerous assumption that the early years workforce isn’t able to read and evaluate research critically, and doesn’t know what a systematic review is? He posed some tough questions.Īre we too dependent on a narrow range of voices in the early years? These conversations can be challenging and often result in negative outcomes if not handled correctly. The book provides readers with practical tools and techniques for handling high-stakes conversations. He wondered about what we miss if we don’t question ourselves, our methods and our attitudes. Crucial Conversations is a book written by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. There are many different situations where a difficult conversation may arise. The outcome significantly impacts their lives and there is a significant risk of negative consequences. Author Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Ron McMillan. Book Title Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. Julian used this report to challenge whether we as a sector were too comfortable around a set of shared beliefs and acceptance of a resulting status quo. A difficult conversation is a discussion between two or more people where: The stakes are high. When we choose to ignore these dialogues, we not only allow standards to be lowered, but we also unknowingly grant permission for undesirable behavior to persist. More recently Julian wrote a powerful blog analysing a piece of research that was designed as an evaluative review of research in the early years that would support whether our practice was getting it right. Did he sell out because he signed up to do some work for the DfE? Did he inform people openly and clearly enough? Did he risk his honourable reputation as a pedagogical leader by delving into such a contested and at times toxic space? Recently Julian did a review of the Development Matters which raised many an eyebrow about the process. Great practice comes from robust debate and critical, serious thinking where we have the mutual respect to listen and consider each other’s points of view and counter the arguments rationally, honestly openly. He and I have always had a mutual respect for our work, but we have not always seen eye to eye and I hope that continues. I was very pleased to talk to Julian Grenier, Headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School in Newham in this month’s episode of Talking Early Years.
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