An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies
- Trisha Maynard
- Sacha Powell - The Froebel Trust, UK
- Stephanie Evans, University of Cumbria
'Fully up-to-date with an accessible layout and style and a balance between current research, theory and practice, this new edition will prove to be a valuable resource for all students and practitioners.'
- Jan Marks, Senior Lecturer, Early Years, University of Chester
'This should be a key text for all studying and teaching in the field of early years.'
- Ioanna Paliologou, Centre for Educational Studies, University of Hull
This new edition of an iconic book 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:
- New chapters on cultural-historical child development and childhood in a digital age
- Renewed emphasis on reflective practice across Part 4, supporting and encouraging your professional development
- New Reflection Points encourage deeper discussion and critical reflection, ideal for testing your understanding
- The latest on changes in early years policy and practice
Essential reading that has clear text offering a rounded view of Early Years. The information is current and relevent which enables students to fully grasp the differing concepts and approaches. I really like the reflection areas that test understanding and assist with areas that may be harder to grasp. Overal a really lovely text book.
The course has ended and i have adopted it for Our new Early Years Educator qualification.
Some really useful chapters regarding the ever shifting paradigm of Childhood, policy and what constitutes effective practice.
Questions and exercises at the end of each chapter have proved useful for encouraging debate within sessions
A good introduction to many of the topics covered in a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and other related courses. This text provides students with a good grounding in key concepts.
An excellent introductory text that I recommend to all my first year students.
This is an excellent book that is very accessible for students. I believe this will be a very useful resource for our students. It has been fully updated and offers students balance between and knowledge and practice.
A good text for undergraduate students in childhood studies
This is an excellent text for undergraduate students. It relates to theoretical values, while critically analysing what this means in current day practice. There are references to further reading/information on particular points, which students should find useful. The way the chapters have been presented within the four sections help students to distinguish between different concepts.
It is helpful to have all the references at the end of the book rather than after each chapter.
I would have liked to have seen some references to Welsh educational policy.
A useful textbook to assist in the preparation for course delivery on Early Childhood studies.
A range of childhood issues considered in a critically reflective yet accessible approach. A good balance achieved between theory and practice.