Author(s): Ioanna Palaiologou

Early Childhood Education

Discussing the role of observation in the early years environment, this title helps students and early years practitioners understand the principles and ethical guidelines of observation and assessment methods, and encourages them to take a critical stance on different observation methods. The content is linked to the main policies and services for children and draws on a number of methodologies from educational research methods and clinical psychology approaches to develop good practice in observing, evaluating and assessing young children. It successfully links theory and practice and provides case studies and tasks for discussion and reflection to aid personal professional development.