Child Observation: A Guide for Students of Early Childhood [Hardcover]

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children. It explores the theoretical background to child observation and links it back to practice. Recent important research in the field of child observation is highlighted and ethical implications of research in early childhood are considered. This is essential for all those studying for degrees and foundation degrees in early childhood, early years and related disciplines and for Early Years Teacher candidates. 

Updated in line with recent policy and legislation changes

A new chapter on observation documentation in the multi-modal age

Includes new material and case studies that explores the essential elements of child observation across the world

Research chapter re-written to make it more accessible for all students

More case studies throughout linking theory to practice.

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children. 
This book is especially useful for students who are studying to the Early Childhood Studies in years 1 and 3. It is particularly positive to see that this edition contains recent research that shows a blend of multimodal methods of capturing young children's observations.A wide ranging introduction to the rudiments of observation that clearly meets the needs of new teachers.Excellent resource for Early Childhood Studies students, embracing the multitudinous facets of observation in a clear and concise manner.A really appropriate text for students on an early years programme who have to undertake observations as part of their practice module. I like the way that if combines theory and philosophical ideas alongl6