Early Childhood Studies

Ewan Ingleby is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences and Law at Teesside University, UK, where he teaches on the Education MA and PhD, and the Early Childhood Studies BA.

An excellent contribution to the arena of Early Childhood Studies which clearly demonstrates the benefits of examining Early Years from multiple perspectives. Not only does the author define psychology and sociology as workable theories within social sciences, but through the application and analysis of social policy the students are guided into developing the interconnections between theory, pedagogy and reflective practice. The research chapter (7) is particularly well positioned, leaving the reader with the impression that they are being effortlessly guided towards research as a normal expectation within on-going 'good' Early Years practice. -- Caroline Bligh, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MA Childhood Studies and MA Early Years, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK A well structured, clear and detailed book for foundation and undergraduate students of Early Childhood Studies. This book provides a multi-disciplinary view which places the child at the centre of the learning process. It encourages practitioners to engage with theoretical perspectives and consider best practice through case studies in order to support students' development as reflective practitioners. -- Sharon Witt, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Winchester, UK An amazing text, that is easy to read and engaging from start to finish. I can't recommend this text highly enough. It is an essential text for any Childhood studies or Education studies students. -- Katherine Cartmell, Liverpool John Moores University, UK It should be required reading for those diplomats involved and for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the tortured relationship between Iran and the United States over the past four decades. Iranian political actions are often seen as opaque in the West. Iranand the United States convincingly goes beneath the surface to show the motivations and emotional landscape of Iranian officials in their frustrating dealings with the West. -- William Beeman Middle East Journal

• Introduction1. Psychology and Early Childhood Studies2. Sociology and Early Childhood Studies3. Social Policy and Early Childhood Studies4. Pedagogy and Early Childhood Studies5. Enhancing Learning and Early Childhood Studies 6. Research Methods and Early Childhood StudiesConclusionAnswersReferencesIndex