International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care (Georgeson Jan)(Paperback)

International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care (Georgeson Jan)(Paperback)

There is a growing interest in understanding how early years care and education is organised and experienced internationally. This book examines key influential approaches to early years care as well as some less well-known systems from around the world. In particular the book aims to: Inform those

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

Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care: Languages of evaluation (Dahlberg Gunilla)(Paperback)

Taking a broad approach, Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care relates issues of early childhood to the sociology of childhood, philosophy, ethics, political science and other fields and to an analysis of the world we live in today. It places these issues in a global context and

Early Childhood Development: Pearson New International Edition - A Multicultural Perspective (Trawick-Smith Jeffrey)(Paperback / softback)

Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program (Adams Shauna)(Paperback)

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

Advanced Work-based Practice in the Early Years - A Guide for Students(Paperback / softback)

Inspired by the first-hand experiences of those studying early childhood education and care, this book supports students as they gain advanced knowledge and skills, and embark on the journey from inexperienced student to graduate professional.Bringing together advanced theory, links to research,

Thinking, Childhood, and Time: Contemporary Perspectives on the Politics of Education (Kohan Walter Omar)(Pevná vazba)

Thinking, Childhood, and Time: Contemporary Perspectives on the Politics of Education is an interdisciplinary exploration of the notion of childhood and its place in a philosophical education. Contributors consider children's experiences of time, space, embodiment, and thinking. By acknowledging

Inequality in Education: Comparative and International Perspectives (Holsinger Donald B.)(Pevná vazba)

Inequality in Education: Comparative and International Perspectives is a compilation of conceptual chapters and national case studies that includes a series of methods for measuring education

The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education (Allen Eileen K.)(Paperback)

Early Childhood Education: Society and Culture (Anning Angela)(Paperback)

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

The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: International Perspectives (Cox Gordon)(Paperback)

This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and considers the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical, social and political landscape

Mentoring and Coaching in Early Childhood Education (Gasper Michael)(Paperback)

This book provides an introduction to the theory and practice of mentoring, coaching and supervision in the context of early childhood education and care. Written by a team of scholars from the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and the USA the book includes a range of annotated case studies to

Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education: Markets, Imaginaries and Governance (Roberts-Holmes Guy)(Paperback)

Neoliberalism, with its worldview of competition, choice and calculation, its economisation of everything, and its will to govern has 'sunk its roots deep' into Early Childhood Education and Care. This book considers its deeply detrimental impacts upon young children, families, settings and the

Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood: An Introduction (Devarakonda Chandrika)(Paperback)

Covering a wide range of concepts and taking a broader perspective of what inclusion entail, this book offers an overview of current research, policy and practice in diversity and inclusion in the early years. It is a clear introduction to what inclusive practice means for those working with young

Education and International Development: An Introduction (McCowan Tristan)(Paperback)

Education and International Development provides an introduction to the debates on education and international development, giving an overview of the history, influential theories, key concepts, areas of achievement and emerging trends in policy and practice. Written by leading academics from the

Waldorf Early Childhood Education - An Introductory Reader(Paperback / softback)

An insightful collection of essays on a wide range of topics within early years

Immersion Education: International Perspectives (Johnson Robert Keith)(Paperback)

The wide range of languages and purposes now served by immersion worldwide is illustrated by case studies of thirteen programs. Immersion, a relatively new approach to bilingual education, originated in Canada. It uses the target language as a medium of instruction in order to achieve 'additive

Sociology of Childhood (Corsaro William A. PhD)(Paperback / softback)

The Sociology of Childhood discusses children and childhood from a sociological perspective-providing in-depth coverage of social theories of childhood, the peer cultures and social issues of children and youth, and children and childhood within the frameworks of culture and

Early Childhood Studies: Principles and Practice (Johnston Jane)(Paperback)

This fully updated new edition offers a comprehensive, accessible, yet rigorous introduction to the study of Early Childhood, making it an indispensable resource for early years students and professionals. Knowledge and understanding of the subject are explored in a genuinely holistic way, giving

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

Reflective Practice in the Early Years (Reed Michael)(Paperback)

Written for anyone working in the field of early years education and care, this book encourages students and practitioners to consider their own practice and to examine practice in a wide range of early years settings. The four sections link closely to the principles of the Early Years Foundation

Early Modern Ireland: New Sources, Methods, and Perspectives (Covington Sarah)(Paperback)

Early Modern Ireland: New Sources, Methods, and Perspectives offers fresh approaches and case studies that push the field of early modern Ireland, and of British and European history more generally, into unexplored directions.The centuries between 1500 and 1700 were pivotal in Ireland's history,

Studying Childhood and Early Childhood: A Guide for Students (Sambell Kay)(Paperback)

Covering all the key themes, different theoretical views and approaches to studying childhood and early childhood, this book guides you through your course, telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you develop the skills you need to become successful, and