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Work-Based Research in the Early Years
Sue Callan
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Description for Work-Based Research in the Early Years
Paperback. This book provides practitioners and undergraduates with a greater understanding of the position of the researcher, how to facilitate research and the ways in which research underpins raising achievement and change in the workplace. Editor(s): Reed, Michael A.; Callan, Sue. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
In 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. ... Read more
In 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. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
290g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857021755
SKU
V9780857021755
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99-1
About Sue Callan
Michael Reed is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Early Childhood, within the Institute of Education at the University of Worcester. He teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to child development, practice based research and leadership. He is a qualified teacher and hold advanced qualifications in Educational Inquiry, Educational Psychology and Special Education. He was a ... Read more
Reviews for Work-Based Research in the Early Years
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 ... Read more