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This is an exciting new edition of a core text that draws on a range of interwoven themes within the field of early childhood studies, clearly showing how these themes are reflected and played out in different contexts.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

This new edition of this bestselling textbook examines the key themes involved in the study of young children and childhood from a variety of disciplines and international perspectives, making essential links between theory and practice to help you apply your learning in real-life settings. Key additions include:the latest changes in early years policy2 brand new chapters on Postmodernist theories in Education, and Education for Sustainable Development A renewed emphasis on reflective practice across Part 4, supporting and encouraging your professional developmentThroughout, case studies, exercises and links to further reading help you engage with key issues and test your learning, making it easier for you to get to grips with all aspects of your course.

Author Biography

Sacha Powell is Director of Education, Research and Strategy at The Froebel Trust . Her research focuses on policies and practices in the care and education of babies and children up to three. Her recent publications include the Routledge International Handbook of Philosophies and Theories of Early Childhood Education and Care (2016). Sacha is Chair of the UK's Association for Professional Development in Early Years . Her first degree was in Modern Chinese with Japanese and she continues to collaborate with colleagues in early childhood settings, universities and local education bureaus in China.Dr Kate Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Childhood and Early Childhood Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University. She currently leads modules on language and literacy and supervises post-graduate and research students. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy she has led employment based undergraduate programmes and travelled to Sweden, Finland and Norway as part of her university role. Kate's PhD explored young children's writing activity in their first year of school. She continues to research this area and has written a number of articles about young children's literacy. Before lecturing she was a primary teacher working with children aged 3-7 in London and Kent schools with whole-school responsibility for Literacy and Art. Kate's work with school's continues in her role as a Director of a Multi Academy Trust in Kent. She is co-editor of An Introduction to Early Childhood (2018) and has recently contributed to the Birth to Five Matters documentation. She is a member of UKLA and BERA.

Table of Contents

Part I: Perspectives on ChildhoodChildhood in Different Cultures - Joanne WestwoodChildhood through the Ages - Yordanka ValkanovaSociology of Childhood - Nigel ThomasThe Globalisation of Early Childhood Education and Care - Helen PennChildhood in the Digital Age - Jackie MarshPart II: The Developing ChildThinking and Cognitive Development in Young Children - Ruth FordBabies′ and Young Childrens′ Social and Emotional Development - Tricia David with Sacha PowellLanguage Development in the Young Child - Thea Cameron-FaulknerPlay and Development in Early Childhood - Justine HowardCultural-Historical Theories of Child Development - Marilyn FleerPart III: Policy and Provision for Young ChildrenEarly Childhood Policy and Services - Sonia JacksonChildren′s Rights and the Law - Nigel ThomasEarly Childhood Education (ECE) - Iram Siraj-BlatchfordChild Welfare and Protection - Dendy PlattChildren′s Health and Wellbeing - Sally RobinsonInclusive Policy and Practice - Siobhan O′ConnorPart IV: Developing Effective PracticeObserving Children to Improve Practice - Helen MoylettUndertaking Research with Young Children - Alison ClarkIs Working Together Working? - Angela AnningEffective Early Childhood Leadership - Carol AubreyEarly Childhood Education for Sustainability - Nicola KempOpening Pandora′s Box: Postmodernist Perspectives of Childhood - Jayne Osgood

Review

This is a comprehensive, thought-provoking book which presents the views of a wide range of expert contributors. It provides sound overviews of the fundamental theoretical perspectives which underpin early childhood studies, but also delivers insights and observations about 21st century issues such as globalisation and sustainability. Alongside the theoretical contexts there is also recognition of the role of the practitioner and the challenges and opportunities associated with that.This range and diversity of content makes the book an excellent choice for students on undergraduate and postgraduate courses who are looking for content that will develop their knowledge and understanding and promote their ability to engage critically with relevant contemporary issues. -- Jane DorrianThis outstanding book illustrates effectively the multi-disciplinarity of the field of Early Childhood Studies. Capturing a breadth of fundamental themes through a scholarly and systematic approach, the chapters are well-structured and provide rich sources of information. The authors of the book make the concepts, theories, implications to policy and practice approachable and comprehensive, emphasising local and global trends. This book makes a unique contribution to Early Childhood Studies and readers are encouraged to find out about contemporary issues through political, social, psychological and pedagogical perspectives. I will be recommending this book to students on Early Childhood programmes. -- Zoi NikiforidouThis is the fourth edition of this excellent book. It would make perfect reading for any early childhood studies student, whether at degree level, or those beginning on an apprenticeship keen to improve their knowledge and understanding - it could well prove a valuable addition to your staff room, to be used for staff reflection, for example. -- Neil Henty

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This is a comprehensive, thought-provoking book which presents the views of a wide range of expert contributors. It provides sound overviews of the fundamental theoretical perspectives which underpin early childhood studies, but also delivers insights and observations about 21st century issues such as globalisation and sustainability. Alongside the theoretical contexts there is also recognition of the role of the practitioner and the challenges and opportunities associated with that.This range and diversity of content makes the book an excellent choice for students on undergraduate and postgraduate courses who are looking for content that will develop their knowledge and understanding and promote their ability to engage critically with relevant contemporary issues.

Details ISBN1473974836 Year 2017 Edition 4th ISBN-10 1473974836 ISBN-13 9781473974838 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781446270677 Edited by Kate Smith Author Kate Smith Media Book Pages 344 DEWEY 372.21 Publication Date 2017-12-05 Language English NZ Release Date 2017-12-05 Edition Description 4th Revised edition Alternative 9781473974821 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education UK Release Date 2017-12-05 Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2017-12-04 We've got this

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