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Early Childhood educational research is a constantly evolving field. This book brings together Cathy Nutbrown’s considerable knowledge and expertise in the field, to deliver a comprehensive and critical overview of national and international research. The strengths of various types of research, and their influence on theory, policy and practice, are identified along with new and emerging research areas, and anticipated future topics and patterns of research. Through an analytical discussion of research topics addressing Children, Adults and Pedagogy, these key areas are highlighted: − Issues in research design − Types of and trends in methodological approaches − The ethics of research With digestible chapter introductions, thinking points and suggestions for research or dissertation topics, readers are also able to locate their own work in an international landscape. This is the perfect ‘go to’ resource for all early childhood education and social science researchers.
Languages and Early Learning
Languages and Early Learning
This Chapter Will:
- describe the international context of linguistic diversity
- consider research which focuses on the importance of relationships to language learners
- examine research focusing on teaching bilingual children
- consider research into the professional development needs of teachers in multilingual settings
- suggest some research questions on the topic of bilingual and plurilingual children and their communities
- provide some recommended reading to follow up the issues discussed.
This chapter focuses on the contribution of research to understanding and practices in the development of languages and learning in early childhood education and care. Around half the world’s population speak more than one language, some countries have more than one official language, and as the extent of languages increases in many parts of the world, many early childhood settings ...
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