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Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children 3rd Edition
Author(s): Olivia N. Saracho (Editor), Bernard Spodek
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 9 Aug. 2012
- Edition: 3rd
- Language: English
- Print length: 466 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415884349
- ISBN-13: 9780415884341
Book Description
The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed judgments about these issues. The field has changed significantly since the publication of the second edition, and this third edition of the handbook takes care to address the entirety of vital new developments.
A valuable tool for all those who work and study in the field of early childhood education, this volume addresses critical, cutting edge research on child development, curriculum, policy, and research and evaluation strategies. With a multitude of new and updated chapters, The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children, 3rd Edition makes the expanding knowledge base related to early childhood education readily available and accessible.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“As a whole, this is a worthwhile and broad collection of research in early childhood
education. It has many strengths and multiple applications. The Handbook would be a
good and thorough resource for several upper-level university or graduate programs in
Early Childhood Education, such as courses in developmentally appropriate practice and
early childhood educational policy. It would also be a good reference for administrators
and policy-makers. It includes rigorous research that supports good practice that would
serve as clear justifications as to the importance of including hands-on activities,
creative arts, and play in high-quality early childhood programs. This would also be a
good and convenient reference for researchers. Each of the chapters demonstrates clear
expertise in the researched area and would provide a foundation for any future work.”
― Stepahine Smith, Teachers College Record
“…a ‘bookshelf must’ for a wide variety of early childhood stakeholders.” ―NIEER
“Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children’ is indeed a worthwhile desk
companion….it provides a firm foundation of relevant research on the education of
young children….this volume is an admirable contribution to the field…recommended
to anyone involved with policy or practice related to young children.”
―PsycCRITIQUES
About the Author
Olivia N. Saracho is Professor of Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, Policy and Leadership at the University of Maryland.
Bernard Spodek is Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Illinois.
