Early Childhood Educational Research
International Perspectives
- Cathy Nutbrown - University of Sheffield, UK
Early Childhood educational research is a constantly evolving field. This book brings together Cathy Nutbrown’s considerable knowledge and expertise in the field, to deliver a comprehensive and critical overview of national and international research. The strengths of various types of research, and their influence on theory, policy and practice, are identified along with new and emerging research areas, and anticipated future topics and patterns of research.
Through an analytical discussion of research topics addressing Children, Adults and Pedagogy, these key areas are highlighted:
- Issues in research design
- Types of and trends in methodological approaches
- The ethics of research
With digestible chapter introductions, thinking points and suggestions for research or dissertation topics, readers are also able to locate their own work in an international landscape. This is the perfect ‘go to’ resource for all early childhood education and social science researchers.
Cathy Nutbrown will be discussing ideas from Early Childhood Educational Research in Doing Your Early Years Research Project, a SAGE Masterclass for early years students and practitioners in collaboration with Kathy Brodie.
Useful book for students studying on the ECS and FDA Early Years. The book is essential for their Independent Project and for the Research Methods module.
Another great publication from this author. Clearly presented enabling students to consider additional options in their wider research.
An interesting addition to the module which provides a broader spectrum of points to consider when examining international perspectives on early childhood.
An excellent opportunity for the reader to engage in some key threads around early childhood. It allows an in depth thought pattern through the research questions at the end of each chapter.
This text embraces international research approaches and the similarities and differences that students need to be aware of
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: Research Threads: Weaving Understandings of Early Childhood Education
