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A systematic review of the evidence base for professional learning in early years education (The PLEYE Review)

Rogers, S; Brown, C; Poblete, X; (2020) A systematic review of the evidence base for professional learning in early years education (The PLEYE Review). Review of Education , 8 (1) pp. 156-188. 10.1002/rev3.3178. Green open access

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Abstract

In response to the ongoing policy drive in the UK to improve the skills level of the early years (EY) workforce, raise the quality of early years education (EYE), and reduce the disadvantage gap for young children, a systematic review was conducted on approaches to professional learning and development (PDL) that report impact on outcomes for children in EYE. The aim of the review, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, was to consider the impact of PDL approaches in the ongoing UK context. However, of the 24 studies considered, none were conducted in the UK, suggesting that much more work is needed in this area. The review showed that approaches to PDL which combine coaching, with new knowledge and opportunities for reflection on practice, may be most effective in improving outcomes in EY settings. However, the evidence on duration, frequency and intensity of PDL, though likely to be important factors in the degree of effectiveness, is inconclusive and requires further research.

Type: Article
Title: A systematic review of the evidence base for professional learning in early years education (The PLEYE Review)
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1002/rev3.3178
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1002/rev3.3178
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: early years education, professional development and learning, systematic review
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Learning and Leadership
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10078935
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