Research Studies in Early Childhood Education - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1858562708 ISBN 13: 9781858562704

Publisher: Trentham Books, 2003

Synopsis

This book provides original accounts of twelve research studies in early childhood settings and a discussion of key issues in early childhood education research. It focuses first on learning in the foundation stage and then on working with difference and diversity in preschool settings. Key themes are teaching and learning and the issues which affect them in the early years. The contributors also identify methodological concerns in researching early childhood education and offer suggestions for further progress.

Contents include: Researching early childhood education in the 21st century; Quality in teaching and learning; Assessing mathematics; Well-being and involvement; Work with families; Children's early writing; gender issues; Persona dolls; Managing behaviours and children's rights; Children's experiences of inclusion; Early excellence in the community, baseline assessment, Researching the future.

The book is designed to help students researching in the field of early childhood education and also practitioners who want to put research findings to use.

The contributors include Sue Allingham, Tracey Berry, Julie Bravery, Debbie Critchley, Di Chilvers, Polly Dyer, Gill Farmer, Vicky Grant, Ramona Kahn, Anne Kirkpatrick, Christine Parker, Nicky Walters and Sue Webster. The editor, Cathy Nutbrown, directs the MA in Early Childhood Education at the University of Sheffield.

About this title

About the Author:

Cathy Nutbrown teaches at University of Sheffield’s School of Education. She is also the editor of Research Studies in Childhood Education.

Review:

The collection provides plenty of interest with broad perspectives on themes and issues within the field of early childhood education. British Journal of Educational Studies This book is a tribute to those who carry out research in early childhood inspired by their research-informed position. It demonstrates clearly how such educators have a vital role as they critique and interpret policy and how effective collaborative patterns of networking and sharing can be for reflective practitioners. British Educational Research Journal THE SCHOOLING AND IDENTITY OF ASIAN GIRLS

About this edition

• Publisher: Trentham Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1858562708
• ISBN 13: 9781858562704
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Nutbrown Cathy