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Ethical Practice in Early Childhood

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July 2012 | 240 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Ethical considerations are raising new questions about the involvement and participation of children in research. By considering the ethical issues that can arise when working with and doing research with young children from birth to five years, this book examines a wide range of topics including:

- involving young children in research

- informed consent

- research tools with children under five

- researching children with special needs

- researching vulnerable groups

- researching other cultures

- multi-agency working

- loss and bereavement

- ethical practices when studying early childhood

- safe-guarding young children

- inspection

- ethics and leadership

Examples from education, health and social work are examined, and there are chapter overviews, activities, case studies, points for discussion and recommendations for further reading and useful Websites in each chapter; which help to engage the reader and facilitate critical thinking and reflective practice. This is a comprehensive guide to a developing field for the early years student and practitioner.

Ioanna Palaiologou
Introduction: Towards an Understanding of Ethical Practice in Early Childhood
 
PART 1 - ETHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH
Donna Green
Involving Young Children in Research
Ioanna Palaiologou
Ethical Praxis When Choosing Research Tools for Use With Children under Five
Cheryl Ellis and Gary Beauchamp
Ethics in Researching Children with Special Educational Needs
Colette Gray
Ethical Research with Children and Vulnerable Groups
Ioanna Palaiologou
Ethical Researching in Other Cultures
 
PART 2 - ETHICAL ISSUES IN POLICY AND PRACTICE
Barry Powell
Ethics and Policy and Every Child Matters
Ioanna Palaiologou
Ethics in Multi-Agency Working
Sarah James
Loss, Bereavement and Ethics
Gary Beauchamp and Chantelle Haughton
Ethics in Studying Early Years
Bronagh McKee
Safeguarding Young Children
Judi Williamson
Ethics When Inspecting Early Years Practice
Trevor Male
Ethical Leadership in Early Years Settings

I think this is a very useful book for those who will be researching children - it will be useful for all those researching in that field.

Dr Christine Corcoran
Faculty of Social Science, The Open University
November 6, 2012

Ioanna Palaiologou can be relied on to produce useful and relevant books

Ms Sally Howard
Warwick Institute of Education, Warwick University
October 31, 2012

A comprehensive overview of ethical issues associated with working with young children and also conducting research on their learning and development, using language accessible to undergraduates.

Mrs Mary Dyer
School of Education & Professional Dev, University Centre Barnsley
October 31, 2012

very good background reading with clear guidelines to adopt when contemplating research

Mrs Thamara Bulmer
Centre for Educational Studies, Hull University
October 11, 2012

A nice easy to read book which is ideal for undergraduate nursing students.

Dr Ann Bevan
Department of Nursing, Bournemouth University
October 9, 2012

This is a very useful text which our level 5 students can make good use of in their Values and Ethical Frameworks Module.

Mrs Alicia James
Community Studies, Truro College
October 9, 2012

An essential book for all students embarking in research with children. The activities are useful and the author also guides the reader to useful websites and further reading

Mrs Jackie Braithwaite
East Cheshire Business School, Macclesfield College
October 3, 2012

A good resource to explore ethical discussions and terms

Ms Lizz Hough
Children Family and Community, University of Central Lancashire
September 14, 2012

An interesting text relevant to early childhood researchers, more suitable for those doing research based modules.

Mrs Nikki Fairchild
Childhood Studies : Early Years, Chichester University
September 7, 2012

This book capably fills a gap for my students - the chapter headings evidence discussion of some relevant and current topics. I can see that this book will be in great demand in our library next year.

Mr Mark Wilkins
Care and Early Years, Weston College
August 23, 2012

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