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Salamon, Andi; Sumsion, Jennifer; Press, Frances; Harrison, Linda – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2016
This article proposes utilising the theory of practice architectures to uncover and make explicit the beliefs and implicit theories of early childhood educators, as well as to examine the conditions out of which they have emerged. The beliefs and implicit theories of early childhood educators influence many early childhood practices and play a…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Foreign Countries, Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education
Hoskins, Kate; Smedley, Sue – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2019
The current early years emphasis on ensuring young children achieve 'school readiness' has contributed to a context of academic pressure in early years settings in England. The debated term 'school readiness' is vaguely expressed in England's early years curriculum as 'Children reaching a good level of development in the prime areas of literacy…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Play, School Readiness, Preschool Curriculum
Albon, Deborah – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2015
This article examines the socio-cultural significance of birthday cakes with the purpose of reflecting upon birthday cake practices enacted in four early childhood settings in England. I argue that birthday cakes occupy an ambiguous place in early childhood practice: seen to be both "risky"--a term I problematise--"and"…
Descriptors: Food, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Holidays
Cologon, Kathy; Cologon, Timothy; Mevawalla, Zinnia; Niland, Amanda – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2019
While the importance of inclusive approaches to research has been identified, much childhood research is still done 'to' not 'with' young children, with research focusing on the experiences of children who experience disability commonly involving data from parents/families/practitioners, rather than from children themselves. In this article, we…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Social Isolation, Disabilities, Participatory Research
Edwards, Susan – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2014
This article introduces the notion of "contemporary" play in relation to existing ideas about children's play, learning and development from a sociocultural perspective. The need to think about the nature of contemporary play is considered in response to arguments suggesting that the quality of children's play has declined in…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Play, Consumer Economics, Electronic Equipment
Hargreaves, David J.; Robson, Sue; Greenfield, Sue; Fumoto, Hiroko – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2014
This article provides a brief review of the main phases and findings of the Froebel Research Fellowship project, which has been funded by the Froebel Trust (previously the Incorporated Froebel Educational Institute) since 2002. The project is investigating the extent to which Froebelian ideals, such as the notion that children's knowledge should…
Descriptors: Ownership, Personal Autonomy, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Kelly, Clare – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2015
This article discusses a small-scale study that explores how members of one family based in Australia and the United Kingdom use remote technology to develop and maintain family relationships across generations and distance. Of particular interest was the manner in which Skype computer software was mediated to develop intersubjectivity between a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software, Family Relationship
Brooker, Liz – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2011
Recent developments in early childhood research in the UK suggest there is a good deal of current knowledge as to "what works" in early education, including what helps to narrow the gap between more and less advantaged pupils. A broad consensus now exists in many parts of the English-speaking world as to the forms of provision, including…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Researchers, Child Care, Research Needs
Little, Helen – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2010
Learning how to respond appropriately in risk situations comes not only from the child's direct experiences but also through the guidance of those around them. The role of parent practices in guiding children's decision-making in risky situations has mainly been investigated in experimental contexts. The present study examined children's…
Descriptors: Play, Parent Role, Playgrounds, Parent Attitudes
Shin, Minsun – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2010
This qualitative study aimed to explore how infants share and experience friendships and examine the role of infant caregivers in social and friendship experiences among infants. The data were collected through classroom observation over a semester. Findings yielded complex and rich social relationships that both infant friends and caregivers…
Descriptors: Cues, Play, Observation, Child Caregivers
Simpson, Donald – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2010
Across the "European learning space" (Lawn, 2006) professionalisation of early years workforces has become a key priority and there has been a flow of this policy between borders (Oberhuemer, 2005). Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) is central to these developments in England. Within what is regarded as a traditionally…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Professional Recognition, Labor Force, Change