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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 ageIncludes 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.
List of contents
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
About the author
Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou CPsychol AFBPsS 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.
Summary
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.
