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Exploring a range of unconventional research methods and
considering how these can be used effectively in practice, this
accessible textbook encourages the use of innovative approaches to
conduct research in early years contexts. Using Innovative Methods
in Early Years Research provides key information on a range of
non-traditional research methods, and details the strengths,
limitations and challenges involved in diverging from more standard
research methods. From researching with young children,
practitioners and parents, to harnessing the arts, vignettes,
identity boxes and narrative accounts, chapters draw on authors'
first-hand experiences to highlight the value of 'thinking outside
the box' and developing innovative research methods that meet the
needs and aims of the researcher, while also involving and
empowering research participants. Including detailed information on
ethical concerns and the importance of reflexivity, individual and
group tasks encourage students to take a critical and
well-thought-out approach to conducting independent research. This
will be an invaluable and inspiring resource for high-level
undergraduate and postgraduate students as they embark on research
projects in the field of early years education and care.
Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students
with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and
challenges that surround childhood, families and communities. The
text carefully explores the lives of children and young people to
make clear the link between this particular demographic and social
contexts such as family, community and society. Key theories and
concepts are examined in each chapter, using Bronfenbrenner's
bio-ecological model to highlight the complex and individual nature
of child development. Written by highly experienced authors who
represent a variety of professional disciplines, the book offers a
comprehensive introduction to encourage critical reflection on the
influences and experiences of children and childhood. A range of
rich, practical examples accompany the text, in addition to
discussion questions, case studies and further reading designed to
support readers in reflecting on their own experiences as learners.
Contemporary Issues in Childhood is essential reading for students
on Education Studies courses and Childhood, Family and Community
Studies courses, as well as preservice and in-service educators. It
will also be of great interest to Early Childhood Studies and
Special Needs/Inclusive Studies students.
Inclusive education is complex, multi-faceted and ever-changing and
to date there has been no fixed definition of what is meant by the
term 'inclusion', leading to confusion about what inclusive
education actually means in practice. This key text introduces
readers to the underlying knowledge and wider complexities of
inclusion and explores how this can relate to practice. Considering
inclusion as referring to all learners, it surveys the concept of
inclusive practice in its broadest sense and examines its
implementation in a variety of educational institutions. Throughout
the book, international contributors consider this broader concept
to critically evaluate the realities of practically implementing
inclusive objectives. Each chapter assesses key theories and
concepts alongside a range of examples to encourage students to
think critically and reappraise their own experience as learners.
Key topics covered include: * studying the definition of inclusion
* the relevance of pedagogy in inclusive practice * how to lead and
manage for inclusion * the issue of inclusion in early years,
primary, secondary and post-16 settings * inclusive practice for
families * international perspectives on inclusive practice. Fully
illustrated with tasks, case studies, discussion questions and
recommended reading, Inclusive Education is essential reading for
second and third year students looking to extend their research and
writing, and to develop their critical and reflective thinking.
Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students
with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and
challenges that surround childhood, families and communities. The
text carefully explores the lives of children and young people to
make clear the link between this particular demographic and social
contexts such as family, community and society. Key theories and
concepts are examined in each chapter, using Bronfenbrenner's
bio-ecological model to highlight the complex and individual nature
of child development. Written by highly experienced authors who
represent a variety of professional disciplines, the book offers a
comprehensive introduction to encourage critical reflection on the
influences and experiences of children and childhood. A range of
rich, practical examples accompany the text, in addition to
discussion questions, case studies and further reading designed to
support readers in reflecting on their own experiences as learners.
Contemporary Issues in Childhood is essential reading for students
on Education Studies courses and Childhood, Family and Community
Studies courses, as well as preservice and in-service educators. It
will also be of great interest to Early Childhood Studies and
Special Needs/Inclusive Studies students.
Exploring a range of unconventional research methods and
considering how these can be used effectively in practice, this
accessible textbook encourages the use of innovative approaches to
conduct research in early years contexts. Using Innovative Methods
in Early Years Research provides key information on a range of
non-traditional research methods, and details the strengths,
limitations and challenges involved in diverging from more standard
research methods. From researching with young children,
practitioners and parents, to harnessing the arts, vignettes,
identity boxes and narrative accounts, chapters draw on authors'
first-hand experiences to highlight the value of 'thinking outside
the box' and developing innovative research methods that meet the
needs and aims of the researcher, while also involving and
empowering research participants. Including detailed information on
ethical concerns and the importance of reflexivity, individual and
group tasks encourage students to take a critical and
well-thought-out approach to conducting independent research. This
will be an invaluable and inspiring resource for high-level
undergraduate and postgraduate students as they embark on research
projects in the field of early years education and care.
Inclusive education is complex, multi-faceted and ever-changing and
to date there has been no fixed definition of what is meant by the
term 'inclusion', leading to confusion about what inclusive
education actually means in practice. This key text introduces
readers to the underlying knowledge and wider complexities of
inclusion and explores how this can relate to practice. Considering
inclusion as referring to all learners, it surveys the concept of
inclusive practice in its broadest sense and examines its
implementation in a variety of educational institutions. Throughout
the book, international contributors consider this broader concept
to critically evaluate the realities of practically implementing
inclusive objectives. Each chapter assesses key theories and
concepts alongside a range of examples to encourage students to
think critically and reappraise their own experience as learners.
Key topics covered include: * studying the definition of inclusion
* the relevance of pedagogy in inclusive practice * how to lead and
manage for inclusion * the issue of inclusion in early years,
primary, secondary and post-16 settings * inclusive practice for
families * international perspectives on inclusive practice. Fully
illustrated with tasks, case studies, discussion questions and
recommended reading, Inclusive Education is essential reading for
second and third year students looking to extend their research and
writing, and to develop their critical and reflective thinking.
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