Child Observation: A Guide for Students of Early Childhood
 
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ISBN13:9781526449993
ISBN10:1526449994
Binding:Paperback
No. of pages:296 pages
Size:245x170 mm
Language:English
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Child Observation

A Guide for Students of Early Childhood
 
Edition number: Fourth Edition
Publisher: Learning Matters
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Short description:

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children. 

Long description:
This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children. It explores the theoretical background to child observation and links it back to practice. Recent important research in the field of child observation is highlighted and ethical implications of research in early childhood are considered. This is essential for all those studying for degrees and foundation degrees in early childhood, early years and related disciplines and for Early Years Teacher candidates. 



  • Updated in line with recent policy and legislation changes

  • A new chapter on observation documentation in the multi-modal age

  • Includes new material and case studies that explores the essential elements of child observation across the world

  • Research chapter re-written to make it more accessible for all students

  • More case studies throughout linking theory to practice.
  • Table of Contents:
    Chapter 1 ? Observation in the policy context
    Chapter 2 ? Observation and pedagogy
    Chapter 3 ? Becoming and observer
    Chapter 4 ? Unstructured (participant) observation
    Chapter 5 ? Structured observations
    Chapter 6 ? Semi-structured observations
    Chapter 7 - Analysing and documenting
    Chapter 8- Observation documentation in the multi-modal age
    Chapter 9- Ethical implications
    Chapter 10- Observing development and learning
    Chapter 11- Observing for curriculum
    Chapter 12- Observing for research