'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. INDICE: Why Become Involved in Research in Early Childhood?Orientation: 'It's Like Another Language'Exploring and Theorizing PerspectivesBeginning the Research Journey: Determining Your Point of DepartureKnowing What Has Gone before: Reviewing the LiteratureGuiding the Research Journey: Ethical ConsiderationsMoving along Qualitative methodological pathwaysTaking the Quantitative methodological trailDrawing the journey to a close: Dissemination of the findingsThe Journey
- ISBN: 978-0-85702-254-7
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 13/05/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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