An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies
SAGE Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4462-7067-7 (ISBN)
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′An excellent text which offers students a rounded view of early years in the context of political agendas, while still maintaining the child at the centre of provision and understanding.′
- Stephanie Evans, University of Cumbria
′Fully up-to-date with an accessible layout and style and a balance between current research, theory and practice, this new edition will prove to be a valuable resource for all students and practitioners.′
- Jan Marks, Senior Lecturer, Early Years, University of Chester
′This should be a key text for all studying and teaching in the field of early years.′
- Ioanna Paliologou, Centre for Educational Studies, University of Hull
This new edition of an iconic book examines the key themes involved in the study of young children and childhood from a variety of disciplines and international perspectives, making essential links between theory and practice to help you apply your learning in real-life settings.
Key additions:
New chapters on cultural-historical child development and childhood in a digital age
Renewed emphasis on reflective practice across Part 4, supporting and encouraging your professional development
New Reflection Points encourage deeper discussion and critical reflection, ideal for testing your understanding
The latest on changes in early years policy and practice
Throughout, case studies, exercises and links to further reading help you engage with key issues and test your learning, making it easier for you to get to grips with all aspects of your course.
Sacha Powell is Director of Education, Research and Strategy at The Froebel Trust (www.froebel.org.uk). Her research focuses on policies and practices in the care and education of babies and children up to three. Her recent publications include the Routledge International Handbook of Philosophies and Theories of Early Childhood Education and Care (2016). Sacha is Chair of the UK’s Association for Professional Development in Early Years (www.tactyc.org.uk). Her first degree was in Modern Chinese with Japanese and she continues to collaborate with colleagues in early childhood settings, universities and local education bureaus in China.
Introduction - Trisha Maynard and Sacha Powell
PART ONE: PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD
Childhood in Different Cultures - Joanne Westwood
Childhood through the Ages - Yordanka Valkanova
Sociology of Childhood - Nigel Thomas
The Globalisation of Early Childhood Education and Care - Helen Penn
Childhood in the Digital Age - Jackie Marsh
PART TWO: THE DEVELOPING CHILD
Thinking and Cognitive Development in Young Children - Ruth Ford
Babies′ and Young Children′s Social and Emotional Development - Tricia David with Sacha Powell
Language Development in the Young Child - Thea Cameron-Faulkner
Play and Development in Early Childhood - Justine Howard
Cultural-Historical Theories of Child Development - Marilyn Fleer
PART THREE: POLICY AND PROVISION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Early Childhood Policy and Services - Sonia Jackson
Children′s Rights and the Law - Nigel Thomas
Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Iram Siraj-Blatchford
Child Welfare and Protection - Dendy Platt
Children′s Health and Wellbeing - Sally Robinson
Inclusive Policy and Practice - Siobhan O′Connor
PART FOUR: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PRACTICE
Observing Children to Improve Practice - Helen Moylett
Undertaking Research with Children - Alison Clark
Is Working Together Working? - Angela Anning
Effective Early Childhood Leadership - Carol Aubrey
References
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 14.11.2013 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 186 x 232 mm |
| Gewicht | 660 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Vorschulpädagogik |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4462-7067-X / 144627067X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4462-7067-7 / 9781446270677 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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