Early Childhood educational research is a constantly evolving field.
This book brings together Cathy Nutbrown's considerable knowledge and
expertise in the field, to deliver a comprehensive and critical overview
of national and international research. The strengths of various types
of research, and their influence on theory, policy and practice, are
identified along with new and emerging research areas, and anticipated
future topics and patterns of research.
Through an analytical discussion of research topics addressing Children,
Adults and Pedagogy, these key areas are highlighted:
- Issues in research design
- Types of and trends in methodological approaches
- The ethics of research
With digestible chapter introductions, thinking points and suggestions
for research or dissertation topics, readers are also able to locate
their own work in an international landscape. This is the perfect 'go
to' resource for all early childhood education and social science
researchers.
Cathy Nutbrown will be discussing ideas from Early Childhood
Educational Research in Doing Your Early Years Research Project, a SAGE
Masterclass for early years students and practitioners in collaboration
with Kathy Brodie.