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Book cover: Doing early childhood research

Doing early childhood research

Doing Early Childhood Research demystifies the research process. An international team of experienced researchers shows how to select methods which are appropriate for working with young children in early childhood settings or at home.

Book cover: Outdoor Provision in the Early Years

Outdoor Provision in the Early Years

Written by a team of experts in the field, this book focuses on the core values of effective outdoor provision and is packed with ideas to try out in practice.

Book cover: Teachers' and Families' Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care

Teachers' and Families' Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care

The second volume in this Early Childhood Education in the 21st Century: International Teaching, Family and Policy Perspectives miniseries focuses on teacher and family perspectives of early childhood education and care from 19 different countries around the world. The aim of this volume is to articulate the key components of teacher education and family practices that impact young children's education and care.

Book cover: Policification of Early Childhood Education and Care

Policification of Early Childhood Education and Care

The third volume in the Early Childhood Education in the 21st Century: International Teaching, Family and Policy Perspectives miniseries focuses on research highlights and policy aspects of early childhood education and care from 22 different countries around the world. This volume provides a platform for authors to discuss and debate the implications of research findings on current practices that reflect policies of each country.

Book cover: Multiple Early Childhood Identities

Multiple Early Childhood Identities

Recognising multiple cultural, ethical and geographical influences which impact on the development of a child's identity, this insightful text explores the role of early childhood practitioners and settings in nurturing and navigating the child's sense of being and belonging. Multiple Early Childhood Identities confronts the diverse factors which influence early identity-formation to emphasise the child's understanding of self, outsiders' projections and the messages communicated by educators, family members and the wider community as critical to a child's identity and wellbeing. 

Book cover: Cultural diversity and inclusion in early years education

Cultural diversity and inclusion in early years education

 

This book reveals how cultural diversity can be celebrated in every early years setting. Acknowledging the impact of culture on a child's development and identity, the book demonstrates the need for practitioners to appreciate cultural difference, value diversity, and ensure inclusive practices.

Book cover: Inclusive Teaching in the Early Childhood Science Classroom

Inclusive Teaching in the Early Childhood Science Classroom

Focused on engaging all students, Inclusive Teaching in the Early Childhood Science Classroom walks readers through the process of planning, developing, and implementing science instruction for early learners. Drawing on a range of pedagogical processes and approaches, this comprehensive text links science to other disciplines and explores how we develop language, social-emotional, and content learning through early childhood science.

Book cover: Young Children's Play and Environmental Education in Early Childhood Education

Young Children's Play and Environmental Education in Early Childhood Education

This book draws on the voices of practitioners, academics and researchers to examine young children's play, creativity and the participatory nature of their learning. Bringing together a wide range of perspectives from the UK and internationally, it focuses on the level of engagement and exploration involved in children's play and how it can be facilitated in different contexts and cultures.

Book cover: SAGE Handbook of Play and Learning in Early Childhood

SAGE Handbook of Play and Learning in Early Childhood

Containing chapters from highly respected researchers, whose work has been critical to building knowledge and expertise in the field, this Handbook focuses on examining historical, current and future research issues in play and learning scholarship. Organized into three sections which consider: theoretical and philosophical perspectives on play and learning play in pedagogy, curriculum and assessment play contexts. 

Book cover: Young children's play and creativity: multiple voices

Young children's play and creativity: multiple voices

This book draws on the voices of practitioners, academics and researchers to examine young children's play, creativity and the participatory nature of their learning. Bringing together a wide range of perspectives from the UK and internationally, it focuses on the level of engagement and exploration involved in children's play and how it can be facilitated in different contexts and cultures. 

Book cover: International Handbook on Early Childhood Education

International Handbook on Early Childhood Education

This international handbook gives a comprehensive overview of findings from longstanding and contemporary research, theory, and practices in early childhood education in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The first volume of the handbook addresses theory, methodology, and the research activities and research needs of particular regions. The second volume examines in detail innovations and longstanding programs, curriculum and assessment, and conceptions and research into child, family and communities.

Book cover: Developing Empathy in the Early Years

Developing Empathy in the Early Years

Empathy is an essential part of being human: it allows us to connect with others, which in turn opens doors for us to happiness and success. Though everyone is born with an inherent capacity for empathy, children have the power to grow and re-build their natural supply, and even 'learn' to be more understanding towards others. This pithy and practical guide provides early years professionals with the tools to make empathy the foundation for their work.

The Student Practitioner in Early Childhood Studies

Now in a fully updated second edition, The Student Practitioner in Early Childhood Studies provides accessible support and guidance for early childhood studies students in higher education who may have little, if any, experience of relating to young children in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and key stage 1. With useful chapter summaries, activities and reflection points to help readers track their academic journey, this text draws on the experiences of students on the degree programme for the benefit of students new to practice.

Reflective Practice in Early Years Education

This Open Access resource will provide a context that will allow the reader to consider their obligation to reflect from their own perspective and will explore how to create a practice that best suits their professional setting. This book will bring together in one place the history, the values, the skills and disposition required to be a reflective practitioner.