Early Childhood Educational Research (Nutbrown Cathy)(Paperback)

Early Childhood Educational Research (Nutbrown Cathy)(Paperback)

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

Research Methods for Early Childhood Education (Flewitt Rosie)(Paperback)

Research Methods for Early Childhood Education takes an international perspective on research design, and illustrates how research methods are inextricably linked to cultural and theoretical understandings of early childhood, young children's competences and the purposes of education. The book

Threads of Thinking: Schemas and Young Children′s Learning (Nutbrown Cathy)(Paperback)

In her new edition of this popular book, Cathy Nutbrown presents evidence of continuity and progression in young children′s thinking. She shows, with detailed observation, that they are able and active learners. She considers aspects of children′s patterns of learning and thinking--or

Researching Early Childhood Education for Sustainability: Challenging Assumptions and Orthodoxies (Elliott Sue)(Paperback)

This book captures the now burgeoning research field of early childhood education for sustainability (ECEfS) and comprises insights from an ever-widening and diverse pool of researchers, who are promoting, engaging, and explaining the latest ECEfS research in the light of local, national, and

Research Through Play: Participatory Methods in Early Childhood (Arnott Lorna)(Paperback)

Doing research with young children can be challenging for many reasons, but this book provides clear guidance on how to engage in appropriate methods. Focusing on researching through play, careful consideration is given to: - the founding principles of playful research - understanding young

Philosophy of Educational Research (Pring Richard)(Paperback)

This classic text in educational research literature has been thoroughly updated to take into account new philosophical theories and the current political context for educational research. Remaining, however, are the three, key central themes: the nature of social science in general; the nature of

Decolonizing Educational Research: From Ownership to Answerability (Patel Leigh)(Paperback)

Decolonizing Educational Research examines the ways through which coloniality manifests in contexts of knowledge and meaning making, specifically within educational research and formal schooling. Purposefully situated beyond popular deconstructionist theory and anthropocentric perspectives, the

Research Methods for Educational Dialogue (Kershner Ruth)(Paperback)

Research Methods for Educational Dialogue provides an overview of the range of possibilities for researching various forms of educational dialogue, underpinned by a coherent theoretical foundation. The authors, Kershner, Hennessy, Wegerif and Ahmed offer an integrated understanding of different

Early Childhood: A Guide for Students (Bruce Tina)(Paperback)

This engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood. Written and edited by experts in the field, the book clearly explains theory through illustrations of good practice, with case studies, reflective exercises and suggestions for further reading. Each chapter

Smart Hat (Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Leadership in Early Childhood (Rodd Jillian)(Paperback)

This is a practical resource for early childhood professionals who want to understand the role of leadership in early childhood settings. The author defines what leadership means in early childhood using terminology that practitioners can

Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Global Edition (Creswell John)(Paperback / softback)

Clever Carp - (Blue Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Chicken Knitters - (Gold Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Play, Learning and the Early Childhood Curriculum (Wood Elizabeth Ann)(Paperback)

The Third Edition of this popular book reflects contemporary research as well as thinking about the role and value of play in learning and development, within and beyond early childhood. The author explores recent developments across international contexts which endorse play, and argues for

Early Childhood Studies: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Willan Jenny)(Paperback)

Set to be the new go-to text for Early Childhood Studies, this comprehensive book provides an essential introduction to the field. Written in a fresh and interesting style, the book covers topics such as early childhood in a global context; historical and contemporary theories of child development;

Too Much Noise! - (Yellow Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Max the Sheepdog - (Purple Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Hoof on the Roof - (Green Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Understanding Gender and Early Childhood: An Introduction to the Key Debates (Josephidou Jo)(Paperback)

Understanding Gender and Early Childhood is a comprehensive and accessible introduction into the main issues around gender and what these mean for our youngest children. Drawing on key theories and research, and illustrating each topic with case studies, reflective questions and a summary of key

Getting Started in Your Educational Research: Design, Data Production and Analysis (Opie Clive)(Paperback)

A one-stop shop for anyone undertaking educational research for the first time, this text focuses on the development and application of key skills necessary for successful research. Packed with useful exercises, checklists and case studies, this book will allow the reader to apply their skills

Go, Nan, Go! and On a Log (Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Magic Helmet - A Viking Adventure (White Early Reader) (Jones Cath)(Paperback / softback)

Early Childhood Math Routines: Empowering Young Minds to Think (Cameron Antonia)(Paperback)

One of the many challenges facing early childhood teachers is how to meet academic standards while creating learning environments that honor young children's mathematical curiosity. In Early Childhood Math Routines Empowering Young Minds to Think, author Toni Cameron introduces us to a set of short