Research in Early Childhood
- Andrea Nolan - Victoria University, Australia
- Kym Macfarlane - Griffith University, Australia
- Jennifer Cartmel - Griffith University, Australia
- Liz Brooker, Reader in Early Childhood, University of London Institute of Education
In this innovative guide to research in early childhood, the research process is presented as a journey and this book is your roadmap. The authors take you step-by-step through the practical considerations and complexities of undertaking research with young children featuring the real-world research journeys of two student researchers. Their authentic stories describe the emotions, challenges and moments of exhilaration involved in completing a research project.
The book gives guidance on all aspects of the research process, including:
- selecting a topic
- ethical considerations
- collecting your data
- analysing your data
- disseminating your findings.
This book will be an invaluable guide to students of Early Childhood completing a research project or writing a thesis or dissertation.
This book is clearly presented, is considerate of the needs of learners and provides an easy step guide through the research journey.
Really good book to use with level three childcare learners.
This accessible and comprehensive text will provide a useful resource- especially for students with a focus upon the Early years. The book will help students to grapple with a number of both practical and ethical issues in conducting research within early years' contexts. It will also be a text that will span both the Research Methods Module and the research students undertake for their Dissertation.
This text provides the researcher with accessible content targeted at the Early Years phase. The content reflects accepted practice and format, but provides the reader with real experiences numerous researchers. Reflection points and key questions to consider enhance the overall format.
A good book for all students to understand clearly about the research process specific to early years.
A must for all Early years students undertaking research. From deciding on a relevant topic to completion this book fully supports the process
Highly recommend this book for a hands on approach to research.
Good text for 2nd year and 3rd year early years students. Provides a clear basis for students thinking about conducting research and those carrying out their research projects. Takes them clearly through the process
Sage College Publishing
