Postdevelopmental Approaches to Pedagogical Observation in Childhood

The book argues that developmental approaches to observation in childhood pedagogy are limiting and proposes new postdevelopmental theories and modes of inquiry for educators. It covers a range of areas such as early childhood art, observational literacy tools, intergenerational research, and using photography and video in observations.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Observation in childhood pedagogy has been limited by developmental approaches, leading to the urgent need for a reimagining of this practice. This book, written by esteemed scholars from Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, explores the complexities of observation in various contexts, including the home, nursery, and classroom. Drawing from a diverse range of theories, such as feminist new materialism, social semiotics, and sociocultural and multimodal approaches to early childhood, the chapters delve into a wide array of topics, including early childhood art, observational literacy tools, intergenerational research, and the use of photography and video in observations. By challenging traditional perspectives and proposing new postdevelopmental theories and modes of inquiry, this book offers valuable insights for educators seeking to enhance their practice and understanding of observation in childhood.
Observation in childhood pedagogy has been limited by developmental approaches, leading to the urgent need for a reimagining of this practice. This book, written by esteemed scholars from Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, explores the complexities of observation in various contexts, including the home, nursery, and classroom. Drawing from a diverse range of theories, such as feminist new materialism, social semiotics, and sociocultural and multimodal approaches to early childhood, the chapters delve into a wide array of topics, including early childhood art, observational literacy tools, intergenerational research, and the use of photography and video in observations. By challenging traditional perspectives and proposing new postdevelopmental theories and modes of inquiry, this book offers valuable insights for educators seeking to enhance their practice and understanding of observation in childhood.

Observation in childhood pedagogy has been limited by developmental approaches, leading to the urgent need for a reimagining of this practice. This book, written by esteemed scholars from Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, explores the complexities of observation in various contexts, including the home, nursery, and classroom. Drawing from a diverse range of theories, such as feminist new materialism, social semiotics, and sociocultural and multimodal approaches to early childhood, the chapters delve into a wide array of topics, including early childhood art, observational literacy tools, intergenerational research, and the use of photography and video in observations. By challenging traditional perspectives and proposing new postdevelopmental theories and modes of inquiry, this book offers valuable insights for educators seeking to enhance their practice and understanding of observation in childhood.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350369641