Research in Early Childhood
- Andrea Nolan - Victoria University, Australia
- Kym Macfarlane - Griffith University, Australia
- Jennifer Cartmel - Griffith University, Australia
- Liz Brooker, Reader in Early Childhood, University of London Institute of Education
In this innovative guide to research in early childhood, the research process is presented as a journey and this book is your roadmap. The authors take you step-by-step through the practical considerations and complexities of undertaking research with young children featuring the real-world research journeys of two student researchers. Their authentic stories describe the emotions, challenges and moments of exhilaration involved in completing a research project.
The book gives guidance on all aspects of the research process, including:
- selecting a topic
- ethical considerations
- collecting your data
- analysing your data
- disseminating your findings.
This book will be an invaluable guide to students of Early Childhood completing a research project or writing a thesis or dissertation.
A well structures, well written book which is particularly helpful to students in preparing for their dissertation. Accessible and helpful to students
This is a great book especially for those who are at the very early stage of research conduction in the field of early childhood. Its simple and clear language and several examples make it really helpful for students conducting research in early childhood. It could be an ideal guide for doctoral students and tutors at a jounior research career stage in the field.
A comprehensive guide taking the reader through the research process. The text is direct and accessible.
Highly supportive text for understanding the process of and journey of childhood research. Careful consideration is given to the challenges of undertaking research with young children. Particularly useful for ethical considerations.
Informative and useful of the key questions ensure that students can use these as a prompt as progress through their research journey.
This book is very helpful for students undertaking small scale research projects within settings
I would recommend that students who are interested in carrying out research in Early Childhood purchase a copy of this because it is appropriate as a tool to firstly understanding the terminology used in research and secondly very useful in deciding on which methods would they could apply to a research project that they are interested in carrying out themselves.
A useful book which has supported Masters level students in practitioner enquiry and during their thesis.
The authors of this book suggest that it should be used as a compass point for students to check their bearings as they progress through their research project. Research language is explained, as is each stage if the research journey; identifying the research stance, undertaking the literature review, ethical considerations, methodology and writing up the research findings. The use of anecdotes from Phd and early research students brings to life the potential trials and tribulations of the research journey, making the text a useful resource for research students.
An academic publication provides comprehensive text to support students planning their research project which is clearly explained through in-depth procedures. Additionally, reflective points are suggested at the end of chapters and a summary on each topic for students to follow while completing research methods or dissertation studies.
