Early Childhood Education
Society and Culture
- Angela Anning - University of Leeds, UK
- Joy Cullen - Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Marilyn Fleer - Monash University, Australia
This fully revised and up-to-date edition examines sociocultural and historical approaches to current theories of learning in early childhood education. It sets out research-based evidence linking theory and practice in early childhood settings.
Written by leading figures in the field, the book extends a strong and traditional theme—the importance of the child's perspective and respect for each child's individual background.
Within the context of early years settings, the book is structured around four overall themes:
- The dynamics of learning and teaching
- The nature of knowledge
- Assessment
- Evaluation and quality
This book is essential reading for undergraduate and advanced courses in early childhood studies.
'The authors who have contributed to this book bring a wealth of expertise and a wide range of research findings. This gives the reader the opportunity to link theory with practice in a helpful and illuminating way' - Early Years Update
Every chapter will be relevant to students and practitioners working in early years. Found it difficult to put the book down - such an interesting read.
With contributions from well respected authors, this publication focuses on the sociocultural and historical approaches to theories of learning. Learning and pedagogy, the nature of knowledge, assessment and evaluation and quality in the Early Years are all examined within a balanced format. Discussion points and contextualised examples enhance the overall effect.
A wonderful book. This brings together multiple perspectives and provides insightful reading for second year students.
This book will be very useful to degree students throughout their studies. It's a book I have dipped in and out of and I am sure students will do the same. Some of the ideas and concepts will challenge students thinking. The critical link between theory and practice and the use of case studies used in some of the chapters will help students engage with the ideas presented to them and widen their perspectives of working with children and families.
Interesting, a good book to provide further supplementary information.
This text places early education securely within a socio-cultural framework. Anning, Cullen and Fleer draw on other current research to explore the context of society in early childhood pyschological and sociological development and present a number of current theories for reflection. The case studies provide rich teaching material for discussion and encouraging students to take their understanding further. The course is Childhood and Family Studies and this text will be useful for a number of modules.
this book offers the reader a view of the effects society and culture can have on education
Good to find a book at a graduate level. Each chapter delivers up to date research and thinking and is essential for the student who is broadening their knowledge beyond the scope of their own UK practice
An excellent book. All chapters are relevant and bring together contributions from respected authors in the field. I will use the case studies for evaluation of UK and Global contexts with students across the range of Early years and Childhood courses that I teach on. Challenges sociocultural and historical approaches to theories of learning.
