Description
Book SynopsisIn the early years sector all practitioners are now expected to engage in work-based research, as a means of improving practice and demonstrating leadership. Using examples from recent practitioner projects, this text offers a 'real world' approach to research consistent with models that involve the active participation of children and families. With the aim of clarifying themes and concepts for inexperienced researchers, the text explores ethical principles underpinning research, supported by case studies, which will be of particular relevance to students undertaking their own small-scale investigations. Further reading on research methodology is also included.
Chapters are organized under three headings:
- planning for research;
- doing research;
- learning from research.
This book provides practitioners and undergraduates with a greater understanding of the position of the researcher, how to facilitate research and the way in which rese
Trade Review
This book offers an excellent collection of chapters which encourage early years practitioners to examine their practice in the light of research concepts and gain an understanding of the processes of preparing for, doing and learning from research. The book bridges practice and research, by articulating and exemplifying them as rigorous, thorough and ethical encounters and illustrates that work-based research is as meaningful and important as academic research. Highly recommended for everyone who thinks to conduct research in their own work place′ -
Theodora Papatheodorou, Anglia Ruskin University
Table of Contents
Introduction/Rationale for the Text - Sue Callan, Michael Reed and Alison Murphy Concepts of Quality and Ethical Practice - Sue Callan and Alison Jackson Investigating Practice in the Early Years: Improving Quality - Michael Reed Research as Reflective Practice: Exploring Values, Assumptions and Attitudes - Olliver, Picken and Sue Callan Taking a Critical Approach to the Literature Review - Jude Simms with Sue Callan Clarifying Purpose, Methods and Outcomes - Alice Paige-Smith, Carole Ellis and Alison Morrall Explaining Triangulation - Alison Jackson and Sharon Smith Continuing the Reflective Process in an Evolving Study - Sue Foster and Sue Callan Presenting and Discussing Results and Outcomes - Tracy Davies and Linda Tyler Creating Environments and Cultures for Enquiry - Carla Solvason
