Routledge Child Observation for Learning and Research - Understanding Methodology, Practice & Interpretation | Paperback | 2nd Edition

This fully revised new edition of Child Observation for Learning and Research offers a comprehensive guide to the methodology, practice, and interpretation of observing children. It uniquely demonstrates how developing observational skills is crucial for understanding both children and educational theory, making it an invaluable resource for students and practitioners in early years education.

• Provides a thorough grounding in the methodology, practice, and interpretation of observing children.
• Emphasizes observational skills as a key learning tool for understanding children and theory.
• Draws on expertise in childcare, early years education, social work, and research.
• Introduces fundamental principles and processes of observation, building confidence through scenarios and activities.
• Features a focus on inclusive practice and resistance to ableism.
• Highlights the Rights of the Child and explores the deeper roots of child observation and early childhood theories.
• Includes critical perspectives on systematic child observations and updates current practices.
• Each chapter contains real-life vignettes, theorist/theory boxes, end-of-chapter activities, and references for further study.

• Brand: Routledge
• Author: Paulette Luff, Theodora Papatheodorou, Olivia Boulter
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Language: English
• Page Count: 172 pages
• Release Date: September 8, 2026
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.04 x 23.39 cm
• Weight: 328 g
• ISBN-10: 1041098685
• ISBN-13: 978-1041098683

Whether you are an undergraduate student or a practitioner beginning a new course, this book serves as a valuable resource to enhance your practice, learning, and research in child observation.