The Reality of Research with Children and Young People by Mary Kellett (English)

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The Reality of Research with Children Young People provides valuable insights into the process of research for students and professionals in a range of fields including education, health, welfare, childhood and youth Studies, psychology and sociology. The book was developed to accompany The Open University Course, Research with Children and Young People (EK310).

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The Reality of Research with Children and Young People illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen `research stories'. Each story includes a piece of published research, accompanied by a commentary from the author of the research explaining:* the origins of the research* how research questions were formed* factors influencing the choice of methodology and data collection techniques* problems that arose and how these were dealt with * personal reflections on the project.The research examples included in this volume have been carefully selected to demonstrate the reality of researching with children from pre-school age to late adolescence. They reflect the different traditions and variety of methods of collecting data, including interview, evaluation, ethnography, experiment, survey, case study, questionnaire, longitudinal, and standardised assessment. The Reality of Research with Children Young People provides valuable insights into the process of research for students and professionals in a range of fields including education, health, welfare, childhood and youth Studies, psychology and sociology. The book was developed to accompany The Open University Course, Research with Children and Young People (EK310).

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Illustrates the processes of carrying out research.

Author Biography

Mary Kellett is the Founding Director of the Children′s Research Centre at the Open University where she also lectures in Education. She chairs the third year undergraduate course ′Research with Children and Young People′ and is co-editor of the widely-adopted readers ′The Reality of Research with Children and Young People′ and ′ Doing Research with Children and Young People′ (SAGE in association with OUP). A former teacher, she has a life-long interest in developing children′s learning and in promoting children′s rights and increased participation.

Table of Contents

The Reality of Research - Vicky LewisAn Introduction`I Forgot the Sky!′ - Elizabeth CoatesChildren′s Stories Contained Within Their DrawingsAuthor Commentary: Elizabeth CoatesHow do Deaf Infants Attain First Signs? - Wataru TakeiAuthor Commentary: Wataru TakeiSocial Cognition and Bullying - Jon Sutton, Peter Smith and John SwettenhamSocial Inadequacy or Skilled Manipulation?Author Commentary: Jon SuttonChildren′s Experiences of Short-Term Accommodation - Jane Aldgate and Marie BradleyAuthor Commentary: Jane AldgateNegotiating Autonomy - Samantha PunchChildren′s Use of Time and Space in Rural BoliviaAuthor Commentary: Samantha PunchMultiple Risk Behaviour and Injury - Will Pickett et alAn International Analysis of Young PeopleAuthor Commentary: Will PickettThe Mosaic Approach and Research with Young Children - Alison ClarkAuthor Commentary: Alison ClarkMaking progress? - Marina MonteithThe Transition to Adulthood for Disabled Young People in Northern IrelandAuthor Commentary: Marina MonteithImproving Pedestrian Road Safety among Adolescents - Daphne Evans and Paul NormanAn Application of the Theory of Planned BehaviourAuthor Commentary: Daphne EvansYoung Black People Leaving Care - Lynda InceAuthor Commentary: Lynda InceFlexible Identities - Naz RassoolExploring Race and Gender Issues Amongst a Group of Immigrant Pupils in an Inner-City Comprehensive SchoolAuthor commentary: Naz RassoolGender Play - Barrie ThorneGirls and Boys in SchoolAuthor Commentary: Barrie ThorneChildren in South Africa Can Make a Difference - Dev Griesel, Jill Swart-Kruger and Louise ChawlaAn Assessment of `Growing Up in Cities′ in JohannesburgAuthor Commentary: Dev Griesel

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'French copperfastens her reputation as an author of exceptional insight and talent.' Sunday Independent , Ireland

Details ISBN076194379X Short Title REALITY OF RESEARCH W/CHILDREN Language English ISBN-10 076194379X ISBN-13 9780761943792 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Edited by Sandy Fraser Birth 1948 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 304 Author Sharon Ding Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States DEWEY 305.23 DOI 10.1604/9780761943792 UK Release Date 2003-11-18 NZ Release Date 2003-11-18 US Release Date 2003-11-18 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Series Published in Association with The Open University Publication Date 2003-11-18 Alternative 9780761943785 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2003-11-17 We've got this

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