Abstract
In this chapter – drawing on the case study
and the focus group notes – I shall:
Explain different approaches to research;
namely positivism, interpretivism and
action research.
Provide an overview of the challenges
involved in research in the early years,
notably the importance of finding ways of
capturing the authentic voice of the child in
research investigations.
Outline a range of child friendly methods of
inquiry appropriate for researching in the
early years.
Examine some of the issues to be resolved
when conducting research with children
who have Special Educational Needs
(SEN).
Examine the implications of the children’s
rights agenda and its relationship to
research, most notably the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Inclusion and Early Years Practice |
| Editors | Kathy Brodie, Keith Savage |
| Place of Publication | Abingdon |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 174-189 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138017306 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Mar 2015 |