Work-Based Research in the Early Years

Callan, Sue

ISBN 10: 0857021753 / ISBN 13: 9780857021755

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

About this Item

2011. Paperback. This book provides practitioners and undergraduates with a greater understanding of the position of the researcher, how to facilitate research and the ways in which research underpins raising achievement and change in the workplace. Editor(s): Reed, Michael A.; Callan, Sue. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290. . . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Work-Based Research in the Early Years
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857021753
• ISBN 13: 9780857021755
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

In the early years sector of education, all practitioners are now expected to engage in work-based research,as a means of improving practice and demonstrating leadership. Using examples from recent practitioner projects, Work-Based Research in the Early Years focuses on the development of research in practice and how it can work in a variety of settings.

With the aim of clarifying themes and concepts for inexperienced researchers, the text explores principles underpinning research, supported by case studies, which will be of particular relevance to students undertaking their own small-scale investigations. Further reading on research methodology is also included.

Chapters are organized under three headings:

• planning for research;
• doing research;
• learning from research.

Concentrating on action research, this book provides practitioners and undergraduates with a greater understanding of the position of the researcher, how to facilitate research and how to ensure it underpins raising achievement and change in the workplace. There is an emphasis on the impact of research on practice, illustrated through reflection.

About the Author

Michael Reed is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Early Childhood, within the Institute of Education at the University of Worcester. He teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to child development, practice based research and leadership.  He is a qualified teacher and hold advanced qualifications in Educational Inquiry, Educational Psychology and Special Education.  He was a member of course development and writing teams at the Open University and an experienced author. He has a particular interest in practice based inquiry and research evaluating ways to improve quality in practice. He has co-edited a number of books including  Reflective Practice in the Early Years (2010), Quality Improvement and Change in the Early Years (2012)  and Work Based Research in the Early Years (2012), all published by SAGE.