RSCH08021 2022 Child Centred Practitioner Research

This module aims to equip students with critical understandings of Practitioner Research with young children, together with the practical skills required to undertake such inquiry. Grounded in child-centred philosophies, it introduces a range of approaches to research with children, including Participatory Research, Action Research and Child-led Research. Coming to focus on Practitioner Inquiry, frames such as the Mosaic Approach are considered, along with practical explorations of creative and arts-based methods including drawing, collage, photo-elicitation, mapping, walking tours and digital methods. Contested concepts, such as children's 'voice' and silences are debated throughout. Techniques for appropriate analysis and dissemination are also discussed. Importantly, key ethical issues in research with children and in Practitioner Research in particular are central to the module.

This book provides a clear framework for conducting participatory research with children and young people supported with practical examples from international research studies. Our aim is to encourage more participatory research with children and young people on all matters that affect their lives. This book illustrates innovative ways of being participatory and sheds new light on involvement strategies that play to childrens and young peoples competencies. Participatory research is based on the recognition of children and young people as active contributors rather than objects of research. Participatory researchers support and value the voices of children and young people in all matters that concern them. Core to participatory research practice is a strengths-based approach that aims to promote the active engagement of children and young people in all stages of research, from inception to implementation and beyond. Engagement of children and young people requires the use of creative, participatory methods, tools and involvement strategies to reveal childrens competencies. This book shares knowledge about creative participatory techniques that can enable and promote childrens ways of expressing their views and experiences. The book provides guidance on appropriate techniques that reduce the power differential in the adult-child relationship and which optimise childrens abilities to participate in research. This book is targeted at researchers, academics, and practitioners who need guidance on what tools are available, how the tools can be used, advantages and challenges, and how best to involve children in all stages of a research project. It will provide several examples of how children can have an active participatory role in research. There is increasing interest in involving children as co-researchers but little guidance on how this can be done. This book fills a this gap by addressing all of these issues and by providing worked examples from leading researchers and academics.

The Third Edition of Doing Research with Children is practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people. At the center is a commitment to engaging with children and young people as active research participants rather than as passive subjects. In this new edition, youll find up to date information on the fast-changing political and ethical debates around research with children and young people as well as guidance on how to carry out research yourself.

This bestselling guide to undertaking your Early Years research project takes the reader on a practical step-by-step journey. Breaking down each section into accessible and digestible topics, and accompanied by a multitude of practical examples, case studies, research summaries and key points, the author brings this process to life. The updated and revised fourth edition includes: Useful additional resources at the end of each chapter Extended material on the childs voice within research Signposted glossary terms throughout the text Updated website materials for further study From learning how to structure and organise your project, through to the final presentation and written report of your findings, this is the essential guide and companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout their early childhood and social science courses. Guy Roberts-Holmes will be discussing key ideas from Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide in the SAGE Early Years Masterclass, a free professional development experience hosted by Kathy Brodie. To sign up, or for more information, click here.

How can young childrens views and experiences become the focus for reviewing services? Traditional methods of consultation with user groups require imaginative rethinking if adults are to respond to the views and experiences of children under five. This ground-breaking report outlines a new framework the Mosaic approach for listening to young childrens perspectives on their daily lives. The Mosaic approach is a multi-method one in which childrens own photographs, tours and maps can be combined with talking and observing to gain deeper understanding of childrens perspectives on the places in their early childhood. It also has potential for use with older children, particularly those with communication difficulties or for whom English is an additional language.

The Third Edition of Research Methods in Early Childhood provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the different types of research methods, with a particular focus on how these methods can be used in early childhood. Known for its supportive writing style, this best-selling text follows a linear and progressive structure that logically helps students work effectively through their course. Using examples, case studies, and reflection points, the book then expertly illustrates how to translate theory into practice. Penny Mukherji and Deborah Albon will be discussing ideas from Research Methods in Early Childhood in the SAGE Early Years Masterclass, a free professional development experience hosted by Kathy Brodie. To sign up, or for more information, click here.

The entirely revised third edition of Research with Children forms a unique resource book on the methodology of childhood research with a core emphasis on theory driven practices. As in the previous two editions, this edition presents particular standpoints in the field, whilst also reflecting the latest developments in the now well-established interdisciplinary field of childhood studies. A rich collection of contributions from leading researchers across a range of disciplinary backgrounds, research practices and theoretical perspectives discuss central questions of epistemology and methodology, demonstrating the links between theory and practice. This edition includes exciting new chapters on: Internet-based research and contemporary technology, Family based research, Children as researchers, Participatory research in the global context, New directions for childhood research. Both theoretical and practical questions are set out in a well-argued fashion that enables easier navigation through the various complexities of the epistemological and methodological questions arising in contemporary research practices with children. As such, this text will appeal to both the newcomer to childhood studies and to experienced researchers in the field. With fully updated chapters, new material and a revised, clearer structure, this new edition will be a valuable resource for researchers working with children.

Researching with Children and Young People covers every stage of the process of doing a research project, from research design and data collection, through to analysis, dissemination, and feedback. Providing an advanced discussion of current debates and methods in childhood research, the book is essential reading for anyone undertaking consultation, research, and evaluation activities with children and young people.

This best-selling introduction to research methods provides students and researchers with unrivalled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, making it invaluable for anyone embarking on social research. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Social Research Methods is packed full of engaging examples and practical tips to equip students with the tools and knowledge needed for them to complete their own research projects. In addition to providing practical advice, Bryman deftly explores thenature of social research and the wider issues impinging on it. This book is supported by an Online Resource Centre, which includes:For Students* A researcher's toolkit to take students step by step through the research process* Multiple choice questions to help students test their knowledge and understanding* A guide to using Excel in data analysis to help develop analytical skillsFor Lecturers* A test bank of questions which can be customized to meet teaching needs* PowerPoint slides for each chapter* New seminar outlines including suggested activities and tasks * New exam and course work questions to set in class

Why does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the comprehensive and innovative approach that utilizes the "hundred languages of children" to support their well-being and foster their intellectual development.

How do views about children shape research concerned with their lives? What different forms can research with children take? What ethical issues does it involve? How does it impact on policy and practice, and on the lives of children themselves? This book helps you to understand how research is designed and carried out to explore questions about the lives of children and young people. It tackles the methodological, practical and ethical challenges involved, and features examples of actual research that illustrate: Different strategies for carrying out research Common challenges that arise in the research process Varying modes of engagement that researchers can adopt with participants and audiences; and The impact that research can have on future studies, policy and practice.

This volume focuses on using visual research methods with children and young people. Featuring insights from academic experts and established professionals from visual industries, it explores a range of issues from visual ethics to children's interaction with place.

Clark, A., Kjorholt, A.T. and Moss, P. (2005) Beyond Listening: Children’s perspectives on early childhood services. Bristol, Policy press.

Groundwater-Smith, S., Dockett, S. and Bottrell, D. (2015) Participatory Research with Children and Young People. London, Sage Publications

Newman L. and Woodrow C (2015) Practitioner Research in Early Childhood: International Issues and Perspectives. London: Sage.

Thomson, P. (2008) Doing Visual Research with Children and Young People. London: Routledge.

Barton, G. 2010 Arts-based educational research in the early years International Research in Early Childhood Education Vol. 6, No. 1, 2015

Clough P, Nutbrown C. Exploring the place of arts-based approaches in early childhood education research. Journal of Early Childhood Research. 2019;17(1):3-13. doi:10.1177/1476718X19834220

Journal which may be used include:

Early Childhood Research Quarterly ISSN: 0885-2006, 1873-7706

Early Childhood Education Journal  ISSN 1573-1707

International Journal of Early Years Education ISSN: 0966-9760, 1469-8463

Journal of Early Childhood Research ISSN: 1476-718X, 1741-2927.