Early childhood studies : a social science perspective / Ewan Ingleby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ingleby, Ewan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Early Childhood Studies: A Social Science Perspective explores key issues in early childhood studies from a variety of social science disciplines, including psychology, sociology, social policy and education. Each chapter considers a different social science discipline, identifying, analysing and critically assessing how that particular discipline enriches early years provision and research. User-friendly student features are included throughout, including: - Icebreakers introduce the main chapter themes - Objectives help readers to develop cognitive skills, moving from identifying to analysing to critically assessing - Formative activities encourage practical application of the content - Case-studies ground theory in practice - Research activities support those looking to take their understanding further - Self-assessment questions allow readers to test their knowledge - Further reading references and web links provide ideas for further exploration An essential course companion for all Early Childhood Studies undergraduate students

Contents:

Introduction

1. Psychology and Early Childhood Studies

2. Sociology and Early Childhood Studies

3. Social Policy and Early Childhood Studies

4. Pedagogy and Early Childhood Studies

5. Enhancing Learning and Early Childhood Studies

6. Research Methods and Early Childhood Studies

Conclusion

Answers

References

Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781472552877

1472552873

9781283853422

1283853426

9781441171191

1441171193

OCLC:

823386071