An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies
- Trisha Maynard - Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
- Sacha Powell - The Froebel Trust, UK
- 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
This book draws on the work of a number of key authors within the field of early childhood to offer an excellent text, addressing key themes to help students develop a sound basis from which to build upon. The links throughout between theory and practice help students, or indeed, current working professionals, apply their learning to practice.
A really nice, well formated book.
Excellent resource, suited to the requirements of the new Early Years Educator criteria
Excellent resource to supplement course text book. Suitable to research unit 7 and research task.
What an excellent tool for students on level 3 courses. So easy to read and understand a must to support course work!
The third edition of this book is an excellent and current resource for students and lecturers. I will recommend this book for the Foundation Degree in EY and BA in Early Childhood students.
The book supports the underpinning knowledge for the childhood studies course.
A good text book to support students understanding of the emergence of early childhood studies, supporting an understanding of theory and its implications for practice, with children at the centre. New chapters related to cultural-historical perspective and digital age are particularly relevant and provide a starting point for discussion.
An accessible and informative text which is contemporary and provocative to challenge ideas about perspectives and learning in early childhood.
This provides a comprehensive selection of key concepts and theory that relate to early childhood policy and practice.
Updated version of an alreday adopted stalwart
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