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Success with your Early Years Research Project


June 2014 | 160 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

‘Action research and Early Years practices go together, as naturally as the new day rising. This book is a celebration of new days. Early Years research is a practice for creative thinking for new tomorrows; the book shows us how to do this, and is to be commended for anyone who wishes to find innovative ways to think and act for all new beginnings.’ 
-Jean McNiff, Professor of Educational Research, York St John University

Where do you start with a research project? How do you choose a good question? What are tutors looking for in an outstanding project?

This book will help you answer all of the above and that is just the beginning. With examples of real research projects from students just like you, it takes you through each step of the process including:

  • Choosing your question and approach
  • Making sure your research is ethical
  • Gathering and analysing data
  • Reaching conclusions
  • Putting your findings into practice.

After each example the authors provide commentary on what made each project so good, or what needed more work, helping you see what a good project really looks like.

Suitable for anyone tackling a research project as part of the Early Years course, at foundation or degree level, this book will help you make sure your project is interesting, relevant and impacts on your practice.


 
Foreword by Jean McNiff
 
Introduction
 
Chapter 1 - Considering Your Research Question
 
Chapter 2 - Theoretical Framework
 
Chapter 3 - Taking an Ethical Stance
 
Chapter 4 - Literature Review
 
Chapter 5 - Methodology: Choosing your Research Approach
 
Chapter 6 - Gathering Data
 
Chapter 7 - Data Analysis
 
Chapter 8 - Reaching Conclusions and Reflecting
 
Chapter 9 - Disseminating Findings
 
Final Reflection on the Qualities of a Practitioner Researcher

The book provide useful information for early years researchers

Dr Maryam Mohammed Ba-Break
Nuffield Ctr for Int'l Health & Dev, Leeds University
October 1, 2015

Excellent textbook that outlines very clearly how to approach and undertake the dissertation within an Early Years degree course. Essential text for Early Years students

Dr Katherine Cartmell
Education and Early Childhood Studies, Liverpool John Moores University
March 16, 2015

Excellent textbook that outlines very clearly how to approach and undertake the dissertation within an Early Years degree course. Essential text for Early Years students.

Dr Katherine Cartmell
Education and Early Childhood Studies, Liverpool John Moores University
March 16, 2015

Comprehensive and supportive guide to educational research in the Early Years.

Augusta Steele
School of Education, Nottingham Trent University
March 11, 2015

An invaluable text for supporting undergraduate students with their research projects

Mrs Karen Appleby
Institute of Education, Worcester University
February 20, 2015

This is a helpful book and easy to read and use. I will be suggesting this to my students.

Mrs Dawn Burnham
Dept Of Applied Health Sciences, Farnborough College of Technology
February 6, 2015

A worthwhile book with relevant information to relate to their research modules

Mrs Julie Clarkson
Early Years, Craven College
April 1, 2016

Case studies are particularly useful as they enable students to see how research methods are used by degree students in early years settings

Ms Jane Burrow
Business & Management Teacher Training, Bromley College of FE and HE
December 9, 2014

We had been waiting for just this text to support our L5 and 6 students. Subject matter and the way the book flows are both ideal in supporting all our students

Mrs Susan Davies
Education , Guildford College
December 8, 2014

This was a very interesting book and I think would be well suited to a higher level course but was a step to far for my learners.

Mrs Samantha Piggot
Bristol Ctr for Care, Health & Educ St, City of Bristol College
November 20, 2014

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