Child Observation: A Guide for Students of Early Childhood (Early Childhood Studies Series) - Softcover

Palaiologou, Ioanna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 152646067X ISBN 13: 9781526460677

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2019

Synopsis

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children. It explores the theoretical background to child observation and links it back to practice. Recent important research in the field of child observation is highlighted and ethical implications of research in early childhood are considered. This is essential for all those studying for degrees and foundation degrees in early childhood, early years and related disciplines and for Early Years Teacher candidates. 

Updated in line with recent policy and legislation changes

A new chapter on observation documentation in the multi-modal age

Includes new material and case studies that explores the essential elements of child observation across the world

Research chapter re-written to make it more accessible for all students

More case studies throughout linking theory to practice.

About this title

About the Author

Ioanna Palaiologou is an Associate Professor at the School of Education (Psychology in Education), University of Bristol. She is also a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society with specialism in child development and learning theories. Her research interests focus on ethics, child development, the role of digital technologies and implications on pedagogy.

From the Back Cover

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 152646067X
• ISBN 13: 9781526460677
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 296