′Andrea Nolan and he colleagues have written a uniquely wise and reader-friendly account of all aspects of researching early childhood′
– Liz Brooker, Reader in Early Childhood, University of London Institute of Education
In this innovative guide to research in early childhood, the research process is presented as a journey and this book is your roadmap. The authors take you step-by-step through the practical considerations and complexities of undertaking research with young children featuring the real-world research journeys of two student researchers. Their authentic stories describe the emotions, challenges and moments of exhilaration involved in completing a research project.
The book gives guidance on all aspects of the research process, including:
– selecting a topic
– ethical considerations
– collecting your data
– analysing your data
– disseminating your findings.
This book will be an invaluable guide to students of Early Childhood completing a research project or writing a thesis or dissertation.
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Why Become Involved in Research in Early Childhood?
Orientation: ′It′s Like Another Language′
Exploring and Theorizing Perspectives
Beginning the Research Journey: Determining Your Point of Departure
Knowing What Has Gone before: Reviewing the Literature
Guiding the Research Journey: Ethical Considerations
Moving along Qualitative methodological pathways
Taking the Quantitative methodological trail
Drawing the journey to a close: Dissemination of the findings
The Journey