Themes and Debates in Early Childhood
- Mary Wild - Oxford Brookes University, UK
- Alison Street - Oxford Brookes University, UK
About the Early Years Series
This series has been designed to support students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood and related disciplines. Each text takes a focused look at a specific topic and approaches it in an accessible and user-friendly way. Learning features help readers engage with the text and understand the subject from a number of different viewpoints. Activities pose questions to prompt thought and discussion and further reading suggestions, including useful websties, are included to help students access extended learning in each topic.
Other titles in the series are Early Childhood Studies, Child Development for Early Childhood Studies, Child Observation for the Early Years and Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies.
An essential text that can be used to support professional development
The recommendations for further reading will be very helpful for students
I really like this book, particularly strand 2, Exploring learning and well-being. very user-friendly and is well written.
The book highlights issues related to policies and legislation in early years. It is a good read for undergraduate learners studying early childhood education.
Short, informative chapters for students to explore perceptions on current themes within the sector. Used as a recommended read for students to develop their wider reading to enhance individual research into a chosen subject area. Very worthwhile text.
Highly relevant to students on early years programmes, with topics such as children's rights and voice, and inclusivity in early years.
A well written book that explores in good detail the components required to be an effective practitioner.
This book has really helped my Foundation Degree students get a grasp of current themes and debates happening in their area.
Useful text as a discussion starter for class work
A resources that covers a variety of topics such as children's rights and play etc. easy to understand and a valuable resource across many programmes.
