Understanding Research in Early Childhood Education

Synopsis

Introduction -- How Do We Know? -- The Culture And Context Of Research In Early Childhood Education -- Methodologies -- Qualitative Research: Aims And Methods -- Understanding Analyses In Qualitative Research -- Quantitative Research: Aims And Methods -- Understanding Analyses In Quantitative Methods -- Research Questions About Children -- Research Questions About The Adults In Children's Lives -- Research Questions About Classrooms And Curriculum -- Research Questions About Institutions And Policy -- Teacher Research -- Research And Practice: Promises, Pitfalls, And Limitations. Nancy File [and Three Others]. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.