Ioanna Palaiologou 
Child Observation [PDF ebook] 
A Guide for Students of Early Childhood

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.

Tabella dei contenuti

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

Circa l’autore

Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou CPsychol AFBPs S is an Academic Associate at the UCL Institute of Education. She is also a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society with a specialism in child development and learning theories. Her research interests focus on ethics, child development, the role of digital technologies and implications on pedagogy.