Early Childhood Studies: A Social Science Perspective

ISBN-13: 9781441125309 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 240 str.

Ewan Ingleby

Opis

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 explorationAn essential course companion for all Early Childhood Studies undergraduate students.