This highly engaging and easy-to-read introductory text is tailored to meet the needs of early childhood studies students. It includes practical examples of research with and about young children, and encourages an interactive approach from the reader. By offering clear guidance on research methods, as well as advice on how to develop skills as a researcher, the book takes students step-by-step through the process of doing a research project....

This book provides practical suggestions for the management of children's behaviour in child care and education settings. It uses a range of case studies to explain the application of ideas within child care and education settings....