Overview

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.

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Author:   Theodora Papatheodorou ,  Paulette Luff ,  Janet Gill
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.10cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.385kg
ISBN:  

9781405824675

ISBN 10:   1405824670
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   15 August 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I Thinking about and planning for child observation Chapter 1 Observation and learning Chapter 2 Child observation - historical perspectives Chapter 3 Methods of observation Chapter 4 Planning for child observation Chapter 5 Ethical implications of child observation Chapter 6 Finding the role of the observer Chapter 7 Participant and non-participant observation Part II Conducting and interpreting child observation Chapter 8 Conducting and recording narrative observations Chapter 9 Observation and the reflective process Chapter 10 Analysis of observation records Chapter 11 Interpretation of child observation Chapter 12 Observation - a research tool Chapter 13 Writing on child observations Chapter 14 Observation in childcare and education Chapter 15 Conclusion - the power of observation

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"""This beautiful book is substantive and especially user-friendly. It is a wonderful contribution to the field"" -Dr K. Elise Packard, Learning Consultant, Bridging Futures LLC"

This beautiful book is substantive and especially user-friendly. It is a wonderful contribution to the field -Dr K. Elise Packard, Learning Consultant, Bridging Futures LLC

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Papatheodorou, Theodora; Luff, Paulette; Gill, Janet

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