An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies
This new edition of this bestselling textbook examines the key themes involved in the study of young children and childhood from a variety of disciplines and international perspectives, making essential links between theory and practice to help you apply your learning in real-life settings.
Key additions include:
- the latest changes in early years policy
- 2 brand new chapters on Postmodernist theories in Education, and Education for Sustainable Development
- A renewed emphasis on reflective practice across Part 4, supporting and encouraging your professional development
Throughout, case studies, exercises and links to further reading help you engage with key issues and test your learning, making it easier for you to get to grips with all aspects of your course.
A clearly written and straight-forward text to introduce students to various elements of child development in preparation for careers in early years and teaching
This wide ranging book is a compendium of information and key theories in the field of Early Childhood Studies. It is an accessible entry-level text for undergraduates, which outlines essential features of Early Childhood Studies. Each chapter is by neccessity very short, as this book seeks to cover a lot of ground. Helpful as a starting place for many key ideas and ways of thinking.
This publication is a vital source for students to explore, to support various modules on higher education programmes. Different perceptions of children’s development are discussed, which enables students to develop their understanding of how children learn. Highly recommended for students to purchase.
Fantastic textbook that allows both early childhood and primary students access to the world of young children and the various concepts that surround their learning and development
This book has been an invaluable resource in all its editions. The range of subjects it covers is comprehensive which means it can be used across a number of modules and means it can be confidently recommended to students as something worth purchasing. It is informative and accessible as well as being sufficiently critical for this level.
An accessible text which covers a wide range of contemporary issues relevant to students of Early Childhood Studies
A well presented text book relevant to the course being delivered at higher level. relevant to many areas of the course delivery and useful tool to have.
Good variety of subjects covered and good for all levels of study in the area.
Revisions to this edition:
· The latest changes in Early Years policy
· 2 brand new chapters on Postmodernist theories in Education, and Education for Sustainable Development
· A renewed emphasis on reflective practice across Part 4, supporting and encouraging your professional development
. A change in authors - Tricia Maynard who co-authored the 3rd Edition has handed over to Kate Smith who co-authors this edition with Sacha Powell
