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An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies
Third Edition
Edited by:
- Trisha Maynard
- Sacha Powell - The Froebel Trust, UK
December 2013 | 352 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
'An excellent text which offers students a rounded view of early years in the context of political agendas, while still maintaining the child at the centre of provision and understanding.'
- 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:
- 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
Trisha Maynard and Sacha Powell
Introduction
PART ONE: PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD
Joanne Westwood
Childhood in Different Cultures
Yordanka Valkanova
Childhood through the Ages
Nigel Thomas
Sociology of Childhood
Helen Penn
The Globalisation of Early Childhood Education and Care
Jackie Marsh
Childhood in the Digital Age
PART TWO: THE DEVELOPING CHILD
Ruth Ford
Thinking and Cognitive Development in Young Children
Tricia David with Sacha Powell
Babies' and Young Children's Social and Emotional Development
Thea Cameron-Faulkner
Language Development in the Young Child
Justine Howard
Play and Development in Early Childhood
Marilyn Fleer
Cultural-Historical Theories of Child Development
PART THREE: POLICY AND PROVISION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Sonia Jackson
Early Childhood Policy and Services
Nigel Thomas
Children's Rights and the Law
Iram Siraj-Blatchford
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Dendy Platt
Child Welfare and Protection
Sally Robinson
Children's Health and Wellbeing
Siobhan O'Connor
Inclusive Policy and Practice
PART FOUR: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PRACTICE
Helen Moylett
Observing Children to Improve Practice
Alison Clark
Undertaking Research with Children
Angela Anning
Is Working Together Working?
Carol Aubrey
Effective Early Childhood Leadership
References
Index
This third edition is fully refreshed and up to date with current topics e.g.Jackie Marsh Childhood in the digital age, making it an excellent and current resource for students and lecturers.
Its a shame the cover for the third edition is the same colour, a change of colour to denote revision e.g blue would be helpful
Thank you
Early Years and Primary Education, Institute of Education
December 12, 2013
I recommend this book to all of my students. It was well written, clear and concise. It also covers all aspects of early childhood including development, policy and practice.
Department of Education, Bedfordshire University
December 3, 2013