Research methods in early childhood : an introductory guide
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Research methods in early childhood : an introductory guide
SAGE, 2018
3rd ed
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- : [pbk]
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Glossary: p. [385]-393
Includes bibliographical references (p. [395]-414) and index
Previous edition: 2015
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Research is something many Early Childhood Studies students find intimidating. As a result this book has been designed with early childhood student in mind to help them through the research process.
The book covers the whole research journey exploring the different methodologies & principles as well as how to undertake a research project, making it a whole course companion. Following a linear and progressive structure, it logically helps students work through their course and introduces the topics to beginners in simple and clearly explained terms. Once students have gained confidence, they are able to delve into the further reading suggestions and the research in focus boxes which look at international published examples of research to understand the real world effects and implications. Activities throughout help cement knowledge and case studies giving examples and scenarios of real student research show readers how to present their own findings. A brand new reader guide to research to aid navigation and a new chapter on research proposals are now also included.
This new Third Edition is also complemented by online resources that offer valuable additional resources for both instructors and students, including:
Videos per-chapter relating to chapter outcomes supported by critical questions
Flashcard glossary to consolidate learning
MCQs to test understanding
Testbank of questions for assignment setting
Free journal articles for wider reading
PowerPoint slides
Penny Mukherji and Deborah Albon will be discussing ideas from Research Methods in Early Childhood in Doing Your Early Years Research Project, a SAGE Masterclass for early years students and practitioners in collaboration with Kathy Brodie.
Table of Contents
PART I: PLANNING YOUR RESEARCH STUDY
Chapter 1: Research Design
Chapter 2: The Research Proposal
Chapter 3: Reviewing the Literature
PART II: PARADIGMS AND PRINCIPLES
Chapter 4: Positivist Research
Chapter 5: Beyond Positivism: Interpretivism, 'Critical' Paradigms and Post-structuralism
Chapter 6: Ethics
Chapter 7: Listening to Young Children
PARET III: APPROACHES TO RESEARCH
Chapter 8: Surveys
Chapter 9: Ethnography
Chapter 10: Case Studies
Chapter 11: Action Research
PART IV: METHODS
Chapter 12: Observation
Chapter 13: Interviews
Chapter 14: Questionnaires
Chapter 15: Using Documents and Visual Texts
Chapter 16: Journaling as a Research Tool
Chapter 17: Creative Methods for Listening to Children in Research
PART V: ANALYSING AND SHARING YOUR FINDINGS
Chapter 18: Analysing and Presenting Data
Chapter 19: Writing Up and Sharing Your Findings
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