An introduction to early childhood studies
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An introduction to early childhood studies
Sage Publications, 2004
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Early childhood studies
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-254) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
`The text has a comfortable style and delivers a rich array of insightful discussion, interesting theory and material that is both relevant to the undergraduate student and, in parts, the practising educational psychologist' - Debate
`I read the manuscript of this book at the preparation stage and was impressed with it. I feel now as I did on first reading, that this text should be recommended reading for early childhood studies students at the start of their course'
- International Journal of Research and Method in Education
`This multi-professional book is just what is needed for students and practitioners, as it raises important issues and challenges, and invites dialogue and reflection in a reader friendly way' - Tina Bruce, Freelance Consultant
`The text is timely in the context of the increasing call for interdisciplinary working... it reflects changing theories, discourses and practices and I shall certainly recommend it as an excellent introductory undergraduate students' textbook' - Carol Aubrey, Professor of Early Childhood Studies, University of Warwick
An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies is a comprehensive text that has been designed to provide students with an introduction to the main theories and issues within the field of early childhood studies. The book adopts a multi-discplinary approach and pulls together all the key themes involved in the study of young children and childhood, and successfully demonstrates how these can be translated into real-life practice.
Written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, this is a lively and engaging textbook and is illustrated throughout with student-friendly features such as `real-life' case studies and guides for further reading. It is a core text for all those involved in the study of childhood, particularly students in the fields of childhood studies; social work; social policy and education. It is also an invaluable resource for practitioners and policy makers working with children.
Table of Contents
Introduction - Trisha Maynard and Nigel Thomas
PART ONE: THE DEVELOPING CHILD
Thinking and Cognitive Development in Young Children - Ruth M Ford
Young Children's Social and Emotional Development - Tricia David
Language Development in the Young Child - Stephanie James
Young Children and Gender - Trisha Maynard
PART TWO: PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD
Childhood in Different Cultures - Bob Sanders
Childhood Through the Ages - Roy Lowe
Sociology of Childhood - Nigel Thomas
PART THREE: POLICY AND PROVISION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Early Childhood Policy and Services - Sonia Jackson
Law Relating to Children - Nigel Thomas
Early Childhood Education - Branwen Llewelyn Jones
Inclusion and Special Educational Needs - Kate Wall
Child Welfare and Child Protection - Bob Sanders
Child Health - Anne Kelly
PART FOUR: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PRACTICE
Editors' Introduction
Inter-Agency and Multidisciplinary Working - Bob Sanders
Play in Early Childhood - Branwen Llewelyn Jones
Child Observation - Bob Sanders
Inclusive Practice in the Early Years - Sharon Airey
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