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Research Methods in Early Childhood
'How I wish I'd had a book like this when I first started my career as a researcher into early years education and care! There's something for everyone, and I wholeheartedly commend it to those embarking upon, or wishing to extend their knowledge of, early childhood research; - Professor Emeritus Janet Moyles, Early Years & Play Consultant 'This text covers an excellent range of issues. In particular, the mix of academic background to topics and practical application will make it an excellent resource for students' - Damien Fitzgerald, Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, Sheffield Hallam University This highly engaging and easy-to-read introductory text is tailored to meet the nee...
Negotiating Adult-Child Relationships in Early Childhood Research
Negotiating Adult–Child Relationships in Early Childhood Research presents a substantive critique of technicist and neoliberal approaches to ethics through an exploration of the complicated and often ‘messy’ situations faced in negotiating relationships in research with children. Despite growing acknowledgement of their centrality, relationships between adult researchers and very young participants have been neglected and under-theorised, and in response, this book offers a comprehensive conceptualisation of adult–child research relationships through examination of questions, including: How do power and inequity impact on adult–child research relationships? What does it mean for re...
Food and Health in Early Childhood
′I believe that [this book] could be of value to practitioners working with birth-five year olds, heads or managers of nurseries, health professionals or students who wish to gain an overview of this subject....I enjoyed reading this book and it literally gave me much food for thought′ - Early Years ′This book is a welcome addition and the contributors should be congratulated on the scope and depth they manage to achieve...this book is an interesting read, dealing with a topical, yet complex issue′ - Journal of Early Childhood Research ′Food plays a huge part in our lives, and this book looks holistically at its influence, including our emotional as well as physical wellbeing. It p...
Interviews from the SAGE Early Years Masterclass 2018
This special book contains the transcripts of the SAGE Early Years Masterclass 2018 interviews, conducted by Kathy Brodie. The interviewees provide fascinating and thought-provoking insights into the rich area of children's learning and development. Taken together, the interviews cover key areas of Early Years theory and practice. They are presented in the same order as the Masterclass, allowing you to follow as you watch the interviews. David Whitebread, Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education Sean MacBlain, Contemporary Childhood Sue Waite, Children Learning Outside the Classroom Lorna Arnott, Digital Technologies and Learning Jackie Musgrave, Supporting Children's Health and Wellbeing Cath Arnold, Involving Parents in their Children's Learning Kathryn Peckham, Developing School Readiness Guy Roberts-Holmes, Doing Your Early Years Research Project Sara Knight, Forest School in Practice Ioanna Palaiologou, The Early Years Foundation Stage Julian Grenier, Successful Ofsted Inspections and team-building Penny Mukherji & Deborah Albon, Research Methods in Early Childhood
Introducing Dialogic Pedagogy
Introducing Dialogic Pedagogy presents some of the ideas of Russian philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin concerning dialogism in a way that will engage and inspire those studying early childhood education. By translating the growing body of dialogic scholarship into a practical application of teaching and learning with very young children, this book provides readers with alternative ways of examining, engaging and reflecting on practice in the early years to provoke new ways of understanding and enacting pedagogy. This text combines important theoretical ideas with a practical application to support practitioners who are keen to promote creativity and agency through ethical self-other relations. It p...
Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years
By focusing on key figures in early years education and care, this book considers the influential thinkers and ground-breaking approaches that have revolutionized practice. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, chapters provide an explanation of the approach, an analysis of the theoretical background, case studies, questions and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking. Included are chapters on: - Froebel - Psychoanalytical theories - Maria Montessori - Steiner Waldorf education - High/Scope - Post-modern and post-structuralist perspectives - Forest Schools - Vivian Gussin Paley - Te Whatilderiki Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book has staggered levels of Further Reading that encourage reflection and promotes progression. Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University Linda Pound is a consultant and author, renowned for her work in early years education and care.
Children's Rights in Practice
Considering the rights of the child is now central to good multi-agency working, Children's Right in Practice offers an explanation of the theoretical issues and the key policy developments that have impacted practice. It helps the reader to understand children’s rights in relation to their role in working with children and young people. Looking at education, health, social care and welfare, it bridges the gap between policy and practice for children from birth to 19 years. Chapters cover the child’s right to play, youth justice and children’s rights, the voice of the child, ethical dilemmas in different contexts, involvement, participation and decision making, safeguarding and child protection, social justice and exclusion. This book helps the reader understand what constitutes good practice, while considering the advantages and tension of working across disciplines.
Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning: In Early Years And Primary Education
This collection provides an introduction to the practical skills which all student teachers have to develop, as well as celebrating the unpredictability and excitement of working with interested and inquisitive children.
Neoliberalism and Contemporary Literary Culture
Neoliberalism and Contemporary Literary Culture is essential reading for anyone invested in the ever-changing state of literary culture.
