Gray, C. and Murray, J. (2017) New theories warrant new research approaches: extending the toolbox of methods for research with young children. International Journal of Early Years Education. 25(3) 0966-9760.
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Abstract:
New theories, Vygotsky (1987-1998) contended, warrant new methodological approaches. In support of his claim, he adapted the microgenetic approach to note miniscule changes in children’s thinking and learning over time. Although the popularity of this approach has waxed and waned, Vygotsky’s notion that theory and methods are intrinsically linked receives support from Flewitt, Hampel, Hauck, and Lancaster (2014: 44) who posit that theory not only drives the choice and selection of methods but ‘advances thinking in all fields of enquiry’. Acknowledging that researchers hold a variety of views on children’s roles in research, Gray and McBlain (2015: 131) conclude that ‘it is the methodological stance adopted by the researcher which influences their choice of method.'
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Early childhood education, children's voices, early childhood, ethnography
Creators:
Gray, C. and Murray, J.
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Date:
23 August 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Early Years Education
Volume:
25
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
0966-9760
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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