Child Observation for Learning and Research - Softcover

Papatheodorou, Theodora; Luff, Paulette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405824670 ISBN 13: 9781405824675

Verlag: Routledge, 2011

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Child Observation for Learning and Research is an exciting new text, providing a thorough grounding in the methodology, practice and interpretation of observing children. The authors draw on their experience and expertise in childcare, education, social work and research to introduce the fundamental principles and process of observation, preparing the reader for their first observation and building knowledge and confidence through a wide range of scenarios and activities. The book takes the unique approach of demonstrating how acquiring observational skills can serve as a key learning tool, not only helping readers to understand children, but also to recognise, analyse and question theory, helping them to make sense of their own learning.

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Child Observation for Learning and Research is an exciting new text, providing a thorough grounding in the methodology, practice and interpretation of observing children.

The authors draw on their experience and expertise in childcare, education, social work and research to introduce the fundamental principles and process of observation, preparing you for your first observation and building knowledge and confidence through a wide range of scenarios and activities.

The book takes the unique approach of demonstrating how acquiring observational skills can serve as a key learning tool, not only helping you to understand children, but also to recognise, analyse and question theory, helping you make sense of your own learning.

Each chapter is designed to facilitate learning and includes:

• Vignettes, illustrating real examples of observation, practice and research
• Key theorist and theory boxes highlighting relevance to learning and observation
• End-of-chapter activities encouraging you to reflect on your own experiences of the observational process
• Wide range of references to support further reading and research

Whether you are an undergraduate student or a practitioner embarking on a new course of study, you will find this book a valuable resource to support your practice, learning and research.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Routledge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1405824670
• ISBN 13: 9781405824675
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
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