Research methods in early childhood : an introductory guide 3rd ed.

Author

• Mukherji, Penny

Additional Author(s)

• Albon, Deborah

Publisher

Los Angeles, London, New Delhi: Sage Publications Ltd, 2018

Language

English

ISBN

9781526423719

Series

Subject(s)

• PRESCHOOL CHILDREN-RESEARCH-METHODOLOGY
• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION-RESEARCH-METHODOLOGY

Notes

. Bibliography: p.395-414. Index; p.415-423

Abstract

Research is something many Early Childhood Studies students find intimidating. As a result this book has been designed with early childhood student in mind to help them through the research process.



The book covers the whole research journey exploring the different methodologies & principles as well as how to undertake a research project, making it a whole course companion. Following a linear and progressive structure, it logically helps students work through their course and introduces the topics to beginners in simple and clearly explained terms. Once students have gained confidence, they are able to delve into the further reading suggestions and the research in focus boxes which look at international published examples of research to understand the real world effects and implications. Activities throughout help cement knowledge and case studies giving examples and scenarios of real student research show readers how to present their own findings. A brand new reader guide to research to aid navigation and a new chapter on research proposals are now also included.


This new Third Edition is also complemented by online resources that offer valuable additional resources for both instructors and students, including:




Videos per-chapter relating to chapter outcomes supported by critical questions
Flashcard glossary to consolidate learning
MCQs to test understanding
Testbank of questions for assignment setting
Free journal articles for wider reading
PowerPoint slides


If you would like to integrate these resources into your university's learning management system, use the testbanks for assement or practice, and seamlessly direct your students to the freely available extra materials, please get in touch with your local rep.


Penny Mukherji and Deborah Albon will be discussing ideas from Research Methods in Early Childhood in Doing Your Early Years Research Project, a SAGE Masterclass for early years students and practitioners in collaboration with Kathy Brodie.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

ix, 423p.

Dimension

23 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Machine generated contents note: 1. Positivist research --
Finding out about the world around us --
What do we mean by a 'paradigm'? --
The meaning and origins of positivism --
The scientific method --
Positivism and the quantitative methodological approach --
Experimental method --
Correlational method --
Validity and reliability --
The possibilities and limitations of positivist research --
2. Beyond positivism: interpretivism, 'critical' theories and post-structuralism --
What do we mean by interpretivism? --
What do we mean by 'critical' theories in research? --
What do we mean by post-structuralism? --
Qualitative research and early childhood studies --
Qualitative research approaches and methods --
Combining qualitative and quantitative research methods --
3. Ethics --
What do we mean by 'ethics'? --
Why is a consideration of ethics important in early childhood research? --
What does 'informed consent' mean in the context of early childhood research? --
Ethical considerations throughout the research process --
Ethical guidelines, university ethics committees and legal considerations --
4. Listening to young children --
The development of interest in listening to young children --
Ethical issues when involving young children in research --
The child as researcher --
5. Surveys --
What is a survey? --
Why are surveys used? --
Designing a survey --
The use of surveys in early childhood --
6. Ethnography --
What do we mean by 'ethnography'? --
Ethnography and early childhood research --
Carrying out ethnographic fieldwork --
The possibilities and limitations of ethnographic research --
7. Case studies --
What is a case study? --
Historical background --
Case study design --
Methods that can be used in case studies --
Possibilities and limitations of using case studies --
Ethics --
8. Action research --
What is action research? --
Who does action research? The practitioner as researcher --
The action research cycle --
Methods used in action research --
The possibilities and limitations of action research --
9. Observation --
Historical overview --
When is it appropriate to use observation in research? --
Types of observation --
Recording information --
10. Interviews --
What is an interview? --
When to use interviews --
Types of interview --
Carrying out and recording interviews --
11. Questionnaires --
What is a questionnaire? --
Why are questionnaires used in research? --
Types of question used in questionnaire design --
Putting a questionnaire together --
Administering a questionnaire --
Possibilities and limitations of questionnaires --
12. Using documents and visual texts --
What is a document? --
Social media and new technologies --
Why might we use documents and visual texts in research? --
How might we evaluate documentary sources? --
13. journaling as a research tool --
The self as a legitimate subject for study --
What do we mean by a 'journal'? --
Why use journaling as a research tool? --
Tools to help develop reflective journal writing --
The possibilities and limitations of using journaling as a research tool --
14. Creative methods for listening to children in research --
Listening to young children in research: developing an inclusive approach --
Photography --
Drawings --
Play as a research strategy --
Story-telling and narrative approaches --
The Mosaic Approach --
Possibilities and limitations --
15. Research design --
The stages of planning a research project --
Developing an area of investigation, research question or hypothesis --
Choosing a research design --
Choosing appropriate methods --
Choosing a sample --
Reliability and validity --
Writing a research proposal --
Keeping a research diary or journal --
Working with a research supervisor --
16. Reviewing the literature --
What is a literature review? --
Why is it important to conduct a literature review? --
What makes for a successful literature review? --
How to go about reviewing the literature --
17. Analysing and presenting data --
What do we mean by analysis? --
Getting organised --
Quantitative methods of data analysis --
Presenting quantitative data --
Qualitative methods of data analysis --
Presenting qualitative data --
18. Writing up --
Writing up a research project --
Finding a 'voice' when writing up research --
Writing the voices of others --
Sharing what you have learnt with others.

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