Ethical Practice in Early Childhood

Book Overview

Ethical considerations are raising new questions about the involvement and participation of children in research. By considering the ethical issues that can arise when working with and doing research with young children from birth to five years, this book examines a wide range of topics including:

Involving young children in researchInformed consentResearch tools with children under fiveResearching children with special needs and disabilitiesResearching vulnerable groupsResearching other culturesMulti-agency workingLoss and bereavementEthical practices when studying early childhoodSafe-guarding young childrenInspectionEthics and leadership

Examples from education, health and social work are examined, and there are chapter overviews, activities, case studies, points for discussion and recommendations for further reading and useful websites in each chapter, which help to engage the reader and facilitate critical thinking and reflective practice. This is a comprehensive guide to a developing field for the early years student and practitioner.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857028537
• ISBN13: 9780857028532
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.5"