NEOLIBERALISM AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Markets, Imaginaries and Governance (Contesting Early Childhood)

Neoliberalism, with its worldview of competition, choice and calculation, its economisation of everything, and its will to govern has 'sunk its roots deep' into Early Childhood Education and Care. This book considers its deeply detrimental impacts upon young children, families, settings and the workforce. Through an exploration of possibilities for resistance and refusal, and reflection on the significance of the coronavirus pandemic, Roberts-Holmes and Moss provide hope that neoliberalism's current hegemony can be successfully contested. The book provides a critical introduction to neoliberalism and three closely related and influential concepts - Human Capital theory, Public Choice theory and New Public Management - as well as an overview of the impact of neoliberalism on compulsory education, in particular through the Global Education Reform Movement. With its main focus on Early Childhood Education and Care, this book argues that while neoliberalism is a very powerful force, it is 'deeply problematic, eminently resistible and eventually replaceable' - and that there are indeed alternatives. Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education is an insightful supplement to the studies of students and researchers in Early Childhood Education and Sociology of Education, and is also highly relevant to policy makers.

Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education: Markets, Imaginaries and Governance (Contesting Early Childhood)

Education & Teaching

Moss, Peter

Roberts-Holmes, Guy

Schools & Teaching

Routledge

Neoliberalism, with its worldview of competition, choice and calculation, its economisation of everything, and its will to govern has ‘sunk its roots deep’ into Early Childhood Education and Care. This book considers its deeply detrimental impacts upon young children, families, settings and the workforce. Through an exploration of possibilities for resistance and refusal, and reflection on the significance of the coronavirus pandemic, Roberts-Holmes and Moss provide hope that neoliberalism’s current hegemony can be successfully contested. 
The book provides a critical introduction to neoliberalism and three closely related and influential concepts – Human Capital theory, Public Choice theory and New Public Management – as well as an overview of the impact of neoliberalism on compulsory education, in particular through the Global Education Reform Movement. With its main focus on Early Childhood Education and Care, this book argues that while neoliberalism is a very powerful force, it is ‘deeply problematic, eminently resistible and eventually replaceable’ – and that there are indeed alternatives. 
Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education is an insightful supplement to the studies of students and researchers in Early Childhood Education and Sociology of Education, and is also highly relevant to policy makers.

The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education explores and critically analyses the growing dominance of data in schools and early childhood education settings. Recognising the shift in practice and priorities towards the production and analysis of attainment data that are compared locally, nationally and internationally, this important book explores the role and impact of digital data in the 'data-obsessed' school. Through insightful case studies the book critiques policy priorities which facilitate and demand the use of attainment data, within a neoliberal education system which is already heavily focused on assessment and accountability. Using an approach influenced by policy sociology and post-foundational frameworks, the book considers how data are productive of data-driven teacher and child subjectivities. The text explores how data have become an important part of making teachers' work visible within systems which are both disciplinary and controlling, while often reducing the complexity of children's learning to single numbers. Key ideas covered include: <ul> <li>The impact of data on the individual teacher and their pedagogical practice, particularly in play-based early years classrooms</li> <li>The problems of collecting data through assessment of young children</li> <li>How schools respond to increased pressure to produce the 'right' data - or how they 'play with numbers'</li> <li>How data affect children and teachers' identities</li> <li>International governance and data comparison, including international comparison of young children's attainment</li> <li>Private sector involvement in data processing and analysis</li> </ul> The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education offers a unique insight into the links between data, policy and practice and is a crucial read for all interested in the ways in which data are affecting teachers, practitioners and children.

The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education: Playing with Numbers (Foundations and Futures of Education)

Bradbury, Alice

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide

`This book provides an excellent foundation for anyone about to begin a small-scale research project for a diploma or first degree, not only in early years education, but in any educational phase. As its subtitle suggests, it is a step-by-step guide but it goes beyond this in the issues it tackles in several chapters, as well as being a valuable source of information including a glossary of research terminology, and an annotated list of early years journals. It has several strengths, in particular the ′personal research stories′ which show the reader how several of the author′s students tackled each stage of the research process. A second strength is the use of numerous thought provoking and pertinent activities throughout each chapter which encourage ′interaction′ with the text. Guy Roberts-Holmes′ accessible book should be on every reading list for people doing their undergraduate dissertations, or about to begin action research or small-scale research projects with children′ - Early Years ′The book is written with a keen sensitivity to the needs of the novice researcher in ECEC, managing to demystify the concept of research without degrading it. Reading the excellent guidance on formulating a research question brought back for me the excitement of discovering that a simple, pared down question can yield big and complex answers. Magic! Case-study material from the work of students lends transparency to the discussion and makes real the research experience′ - Early Education `This book will provide invaluable for all those embarking on research of any kind in the filed of early childhood research. The author, an experienced researcher and lecturer in this field, has produced a clear, thorough and informative book which balances theoretical background with lots of practical examples and case studies′ – Foundation Stage `This new step-by-step guide will prove valuable to anyone completing an early years project. All aspects are covered from designing your research questions to writing your conclusion′ - Practical Professional Child Care `Doing Your Early Years Research Project is an ideal resource to help you through from start to finish. It will help students doing Early Childhood Studies Degree, Teacher Education, Nursing, Social Sciences and a range or CACHE awards′ - Nursery Education ′This is an excellent resource for all those undertaking research in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. It will be particularly valuable for students on Early Childhood Studies Degree Courses! Guy Roberts-Holmes has succeeded in writing a book which, in addition to offering valuable practical advice, is rigorous, supportive and encouraging to all those undertaking research with young children and their families′ - Lesley Abbott, Professor of Early Childhood Education, Centre for Multi-Professional Research in the Early Years, Manchester Metropolitan University This step-by-step guide will talk you through your Early Years research project from start to finish. Drawing on the work of practitioners within the sector to illustrate concepts and methods, it brings the entire research process to life. The heart of the book is concerned with how practitioners and students can listen to young children. Throughout the book the children′s many ′voices′ are seen as central to the research. This book is packed with research summaries, key points checklists and discussion topics, making it practical and user-friendly. It features guidance on: - selecting a topic - organizing and structuring your project - the range of research methods available to you (covering case studies, surveys, action research, documentary analysis and ethnography) - ethical issues. The text will also show you how to: " use a whole range of methods of investigation, including observation, interviews and questionnaires " do a literature review " interpret your findings " present and write up your project " access useful sources of information for your research. This is essential reading for students on all courses featuring a research project in the early years, such as early childhood studies, teacher education, nursing, social sciences and a wide range of CACHE awards. It is also invaluable for early years practitioners required to carry out small-scale research projects.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Sage Publications Ltd.

`This book provides an excellent foundation for anyone about to begin a small-scale research project for a diploma or first degree, not only in early years education, but in any educational phase. As its subtitle suggests, it is a step-by-step guide but it goes beyond this in the issues it tackles in several chapters, as well as being a valuable source of information including a glossary of research terminology, and an annotated list of early years journals. It has several strengths, in particular the ′personal research stories′ which show the reader how several of the author′s students tackled each stage of the research process. A second strength is the use of numerous thought provoking and pertinent activities throughout each chapter which encourage ′interaction′ with the text. Guy Roberts-Holmes′ accessible book should be on every reading list for people doing their undergraduate dissertations, or about to begin action research or small-scale research projects with children′ - Early Years ′The book is written with a keen sensitivity to the needs of the novice researcher in ECEC, managing to demystify the concept of research without degrading it. Reading the excellent guidance on formulating a research question brought back for me the excitement of discovering that a simple, pared down question can yield big and complex answers. Magic! Case-study material from the work of students lends transparency to the discussion and makes real the research experience′ - Early Education `This book will provide invaluable for all those embarking on research of any kind in the filed of early childhood research. The author, an experienced researcher and lecturer in this field, has produced a clear, thorough and informative book which balances theoretical background with lots of practical examples and case studies′ – Foundation Stage `This new step-by-step guide will prove valuable to anyone completing an early years project. All aspects are covered from designing your research questions to writing your conclusion′ - Practical Professional Child Care `Doing Your Early Years Research Project is an ideal resource to help you through from start to finish. It will help students doing Early Childhood Studies Degree, Teacher Education, Nursing, Social Sciences and a range or CACHE awards′ - Nursery Education ′This is an excellent resource for all those undertaking research in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. It will be particularly valuable for students on Early Childhood Studies Degree Courses! Guy Roberts-Holmes has succeeded in writing a book which, in addition to offering valuable practical advice, is rigorous, supportive and encouraging to all those undertaking research with young children and their families′ - Lesley Abbott, Professor of Early Childhood Education, Centre for Multi-Professional Research in the Early Years, Manchester Metropolitan University This step-by-step guide will talk you through your Early Years research project from start to finish. Drawing on the work of practitioners within the sector to illustrate concepts and methods, it brings the entire research process to life. The heart of the book is concerned with how practitioners and students can listen to young children. Throughout the book the children′s many ′voices′ are seen as central to the research. This book is packed with research summaries, key points checklists and discussion topics, making it practical and user-friendly. It features guidance on: - selecting a topic - organizing and structuring your project - the range of research methods available to you (covering case studies, surveys, action research, documentary analysis and ethnography) - ethical issues. The text will also show you how to: " use a whole range of methods of investigation, including observation, interviews and questionnaires " do a literature review " interpret your findings " present and write up your project " access useful sources of information for your research. This is essential reading for students on all courses featuring a research project in the early years, such as early childhood studies, teacher education, nursing, social sciences and a wide range of CACHE awards. It is also invaluable for early years practitioners required to carry out small-scale research projects.

Undertaking a research project can be a daunting task for early years students.  This step-by-step guide clearly shows you how to organise and structure your project, write a literature review, interpret findings and successfully present your research. Bringing the whole process to life through practical examples and real case studies, the book is packed with summaries, key points, checklists and discussion topics, encouraging you to engage with and reflect on your own work. The third edition is fully updated to include:      New chapters on writing your literature review and structuring your final project     Increased coverage of e-research data collection methods     New real-life student examples and case studies from the UK and internationally     Additional online 'top tips' videos from the author.  This is an essential companion for students on undergraduate and postgraduate early childhood courses, teacher education, nursing, and social sciences.  It is also useful for early years practitioners required to carry out small-scale research.  Dr Guy Roberts-Holmes is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Undertaking a research project can be a daunting task for early years students. This step-by-step guide clearly shows you how to organize and structure your project, write a literature review, interpret findings, and successfully present your research. Bringing the whole process to life through practical examples and real case studies, the book is packed with summaries, key points, checklists, and discussion topics, encouraging you to engage with and reflect on your own work. The Third Edition is fully updated to include: <ul>
<li>New chapters on writing your literature review and structuring your final project </li> <li>Increased coverage of e-research data collection methods </li> <li>New real-life student examples and case studies from the UK and internationally </li> <li>Additional online ′top tips′ videos from the author. </li> </ul>
This is an essential companion for students on undergraduate and postgraduate early childhood courses, teacher education, nursing, and social sciences. It is also useful for early years practitioners required to carry out small-scale research. Dr. Guy Roberts-Holmes is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. ? 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.

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: <ul>
<li>Useful additional resources at the end of each chapter </li> <li>Extended material on the child’s voice within research </li> <li>Signposted glossary terms throughout the text </li> <li>Updated website materials for further study </li> </ul>
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 in Doing Your Early Years Research Project, a SAGE Masterclass for early years students and practitioners in collaboration with Kathy Brodie. Find out more here.

This best-selling guide to undertaking your Early Years research project takes you 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 edition includes:\nAll chapters have been updated with new content on working in an online environment Completely revised Chapter 10, packed with new content New activities and case studies throughout 
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 for undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout their early childhood or early years courses.

Levy, Rachael

Harmey, Sinead

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Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education: Markets, Imaginaries and Governance (Contesting Early Childhood)

NEOLIBERALISM AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Markets, Imaginaries and Governance (Contesting Early Childhood)

The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education: Playing with Numbers (Foundations and Futures of Education)

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide

Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide