Early Childhood Studies
- Rod Parker-Rees - University of Plymouth, UK
- Caroline Leeson - York St John University, UK
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.
This is great book for those who are interested in the foundations of early childhood. It can be an essential textbook for students and tutors in the field and it is recommended for university courses. It introduces all the most important aspects of early years care and education, and will help you develop the key skills needed to study at degree level. Importantly, it goes beyond theory and puts theoretical aspects and principles of early childhood into practice through practical examples.
An excellent book which will cover all of the modules that I teach on both the foundation degree and BA degree in childhood studies.
good layout, covers a variety of topics.
Very useful text for students on all levels
excellent contemporary book for all aspects of childhood studies modules. Researched deeply and good articulation for all levels
Early Childhood Studies: An introduction to the study of children's lives and children's worlds provides a useful overview of relevant and contemporary considerations in relation to the study of childhood.
The book includes a variety of features that provide opportunities for reflection and engage the reader.
This is a useful introductory text for Early Childhood students.
I would highly recommend this book to students doing degrees in Early Childhood Studies as each chapter touches different aspect of children's lives.
Builds on learners existing knowledge of early childhood
A comprehensive and up to date book which delves into the challenges of contemporary Early Education. Good links to theory throughout and appropriate case study s to further support thinking which allows the reader to employ much reflection on current issues regarding childhood.
A well-written and engaging book which is easy to 'dip in and out of' and find something new and thought provoking each time. I really like the balance between theoretical and practical within the book. There are some great ideas for activities which I intend to use within the classroom with Level 3 Early Years students next year to provoke discussion and reflection.
This fourth edition has been fully updated throughout and includes new chapters on children and risk, play and adults' concepts of childhood.
