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.
Creates an understanding of the context in which Early Childhood Education has developed. Anning's style of presentation is as accessible for 1st year degree students as it is for 3rd years, useful.
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.
this book offers the reader a view of the effects society and culture can have on education
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.
Used particularly with early childhood studies. A good resource for the lecturer to draw on for historical contexts
