Key Concepts in Childhood Studies

Key Concepts in Childhood Studies
Title Key Concepts in Childhood Studies PDF eBook
Author Allison James
Publisher SAGE
Pages 162
Release 2012-07-31
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1446201899

Download Key Concepts in Childhood Studies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This book has already proved itself as a course adoption leader in Childhood Studies. All of the strengths of the First Edition have been retained. The book is comprehensive and judged with the needs of students in mind. It is a model of clarity and precision and has been acknowledged as such in reviews and course feedback. The new edition thoroughly revises old entries and adds new ones. The book is the most accessible, relevant student introduction to this expanding, interdisciplinary field.

Key Concepts in Childhood Studies

Key Concepts in Childhood Studies
Title Key Concepts in Childhood Studies PDF eBook
Author Allison James
Publisher Sage
Pages 0
Release 2008
Genre Children
ISBN 9781412908795

Download Key Concepts in Childhood Studies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This is a systematic, clear introduction to the expanding field of childhood studies, covering older children and adolescents as well as early childhood. Valuable entries including agency, play and welfare introduce key ideas and explore interwoven multi-disciplinary themes.

Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care

Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care
Title Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care PDF eBook
Author Cathy Nutbrown
Publisher SAGE
Pages 193
Release 2011-01-18
Genre Education
ISBN 1446210189

Download Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This new edition of Cathy Nutbrown′s much loved book explains the key ideas and issues in Early Childhood clearly and concisely, keeping students up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. There are brand new entries on: - Attachment - Babies′ learning and development - Children′s Centres - Citizenship - Digital Technologies - Early Years Foundation Stage - Early Years Professional Status - Neuroscience - Sexualities The rest of the book has also been thoroughly updated and revised, and includes coverage of heuristic play, Early Literacy Development and Parental Involvement. The book offers starting points which provide a clear focus, further reading and discussion of research on thirty-five key topics. It is a must for students following courses in early childhood education and care. Professor Cathy Nutbrown directs and teaches on Masters and Doctoral programmes in Early Childhood Education at the University of Sheffield.

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education
Title Early Childhood Education PDF eBook
Author Cathy Nutbrown
Publisher SAGE
Pages 217
Release 2008-04-11
Genre Education
ISBN 1446242463

Download Early Childhood Education Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

'This book aims high; its aspiration and rationale are to be welcomed and applauded....an original and valuable contribution to the literature of early childhood education' - Early Years '"Early Childhood Education" is an extremely valuable and informative book that emphasises the role of history and philosophy in current early childhood practices....this book is accessible, clearly structured and an essential reference for students of Childhood Studies. I would highly recommend this text as an introduction' - ESCalate 'This book makes a refreshing change to a lot of textbooks....It's easy to read, in short chunks, and you don't want to put it down. Well worth investing in this book. I would give this book 9 out of 10' - The National Childminding Association 'This book is an essential, informative read for practitioners and policymakers alike. It encourages reflection, prompts discussion and dialogue and facilitates the building of a common understanding through making us all aware of whose shoulders we are standing on' - Early Years Update 'Every Early Childhood practitioner and policy-maker should keep a copy of this book on their shelves...a thought provoking, and highly informative celebration of the ideas of our field's pioneers. If we are to understand ourselves and our times, and to provide lovingly meaningful experiences for today's young children, we need to understand their web of philosophical legacies and the links with our own' - Professor Tricia David, Emeritus Professor Canterbury Christ Church University and Honorary Emeritus Professor, University of Sheffield This book explores the ideas behind the policies and practices in Early Childhood Education to help give students and practitioners a fuller understanding of the settings in which they work. The authors bring together ideas from the work and writings of major historical figures who have significantly shaped Early Childhood current practices to illustrate the rich history of this ever developing field. Using imaginative tools to bring alive the ideas of past pioneers, the authors show how our understanding of contemporary issues has been influenced by the pioneers. The book also shows how today's practitioners themselves become the pioneers of future development. This book is for all students of Early Childhood Education including those on BA and MA courses, as well as Early Years trainee teachers. It is also relevant to practitioners involved in self - or organisational development.

Reconceptualising Agency and Childhood

Reconceptualising Agency and Childhood
Title Reconceptualising Agency and Childhood PDF eBook
Author Florian Esser
Publisher Routledge
Pages 314
Release 2016-02-22
Genre Education
ISBN 1317524411

Download Reconceptualising Agency and Childhood Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

By regarding children as actors and conducting empirical research on children’s agency, Childhood Studies have gained significant influence on a wide range of different academic disciplines. This has made agency one of the key concepts of Childhood Studies, with articles on the subject featured in handbooks and encyclopaedias. Reconceptualising Agency and Childhood is the first collection devoted to the central concept of agency in Childhood Studies. With contributions from experts in the field, the chapters cover theoretical, practical, historical, transnational and institutional dimensions of agency, rekindling discussion and introducing fundamental and contemporary sociological perspectives to the field of research. Particular attention is paid to connecting agency in the social sciences with Childhood Studies, considering both the theoretical foundations and the practice of research into agency. Empirical case studies are also explored, which focus upon child protection, schools and childcare at a variety of institutions worldwide. This book is an essential reference for students and scholars of Childhood Studies, and is also relevant to Sociology, Social Work, Education, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and Geography. Chapter 6 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies
Title The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies PDF eBook
Author Daniel Thomas Cook
Publisher SAGE
Pages 1878
Release 2020-04-20
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1529721695

Download The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This four-volume encyclopedia covers a wide range of themes and topics, including: Social constructions of childhood, Children's rights, Politics/representations/geographies, Child-specific research methods, Histories of childhood/Transnational childhoods, Sociology/anthropology of childhood theories and Theorists key concepts. This interdisciplinary encyclopedia will be of interest to students and researchers in: Childhood studies, Sociology/Anthropology, Psychology/Education, Social Welfare, Cultural studies/Gender studies/Disabilty studies.

Early Childhood Studies

Early Childhood Studies
Title Early Childhood Studies PDF eBook
Author Rod Parker-Rees
Publisher Learning Matters
Pages 469
Release 2015-07-13
Genre Education
ISBN 1473933641

Download Early Childhood Studies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

For students of Early Childhood Studies, questions are as important as answers. What is childhood? Is childhood the same in all cultures? How do children grow and develop? What space do we make for children in our society? How do adults approach risk and what does this mean for children? Can children’s play be planned by adults? Early Childhood Studies tackles these questions and more. It explores the why, how and what of studying and working with young children and their families, considering how a range of theories can help us to identify useful questions. This is a comprehensive, up-to-date, challenging and accessible core text for the Early Childhood Studies course. Throughout, key theories and research findings are highlighted and explored to help link theory and practice. It covers the important themes of child development, communication, wellbeing, observation, working with parents, inclusive practice, leadership and research. This fourth edition has been fully updated throughout and includes new chapters on children and risk, inclusive learning environments, play and adults′ concepts of childhood.