- 240 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- HalfTitle
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 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