An introduction to early childhood studies / Edited by Trisha Maynard and Sacha Powell

Contents

PART ONE : Perspectives on childhood
1 Childhood in different cultures
2 Childhood through he ages
3 Sociology of childhood
4 The globalisation of early childhood education and care
5 Childhood in the digital age

PART TWO : The developing child
6 Thinking and cognitive development in young children
7 Babies' and young children's social and emotional development
8 Language development in the young child
9 Play and development in early childhood
10 Cultural-historical theories of child development

PART THREE : Policy and provision for young children
11 Early childhood policy and services
12 Children's rights and the law
13 Early childhood education (ECE)
14 Child welfare and protection
15 Children's health and wellbeing
16 Inclusive policy and practice

PART FOUR : Developing effective practice
17 Observing children to improve practice
18 Undertaking research with children
19 Is working together working?
20 Effective early childhood leadership

References
Index