Doing Foucault in Early Childhood Studies: Applying Post-Structural IdeasThe theories and analyses of post-structural thinkers such as Michel Foucault can seem a long way from practice in early childhood services. In recent years, however, many early childhood researchers and practitioners have found this work important and this fascinating book brings together a range of research and case-studies showing how teachers and researchers have brought post-structuralism to the classroom. The book covers such issues as:
Case-studies and examples taken from real situations are used and will be of interest to anyone studying or researching early childhood practice and policy. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Chapter 1 Journeys to activism | 15 |
Chapter 2 Confronting a will to truth | 32 |
Chapter 3 Mapping classroom meanings | 57 |
Chapter 4 Deliberately practising for freedom | 89 |
Chapter 5 Seeking the Otherwise | 110 |
Chapter 6 Imagining professional learning for a change | 141 |
Research project summaries | 160 |
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Doing Foucault in Early Childhood Studies: Applying Post-Structural Ideas Glenda Mac Naughton No preview available - 2004 |
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