What is continuity and discontinuity? video Explains the continuity and discontinuity approach using a more visual approach. Boyd, N. Study.com Dis/continuity with Piaget’s theory Online document Using Piaget’s theory this resource illustrates examples of the dis/continuous approach. University of Colorado Key debates in psychology Online document Outlines some of the key debates within psychology; nature vs. nurture and dis/continuity. Keenan, T. and Evans, S. An Introduction to Child Pscyhology. Sage Publishing. Nature vs nurture Online video nature versus nurture the debate on psychological development Payton Sessions Nature vs nurture documentary examines nature vs nurture debate looking particularly at gender stereotypes BBC documentary Bang goes the theory Multiple choice test Online multiple choice questionnaire This multiple choice questionnaire to test understanding of the basic concepts in understanding developmental theories Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Student Guide by Nancy 2.Origins and development of attachment theory Journal article Journal article outlining the origins and formation of attachment theory and Ainsworth’s development of the Strange situation as a method to assess it. Inge Bretherton: The origins of Attachment theory: John Bowlby and
Assessing of fit Exercise sheet The assessment sheet is a simple approach to evaluating a parent-child temperament and goodness of fit. Parent/Child Temperament and goodness of fit chart. Greg Lubimiv (2005) Birth order Online document Introduction to order and its effects, also covers parental concerns. Encyclopedia of Children’s Health Impact of birth order article Detailed description of the impact of birth order on developing personalities. Murphy, L. (2012) Baumrind’s parenting styles Online document Succint overview of Baumrind’s parenting styles. DevPsy.org Parenting styles and impact on child Online article Article by Baumrind discussing parenting styles and their impact on the child. Baumrind, D. effects of authoritative parental control on child behaviour. Parenting styles Online document While this research document focuses on Irish parents’ perspectives on parenting styles and discipline, within its literature review (p.15) it overviews Baumrind’s theory and also Maccoby on parenting style. Halpenny, Nixon, Watson (2010). Irish parents’ perspectives on parenting styles and discipline. The National Children’s Strategy Research Series.OMC Children’s identity through ECCE Online article Children’s identity develops through relationships and play, this paper looks at how ECCE can support this process. Raburu, P. (2015). ‘Children’s Identity and Development through Early Childhood
Education’. Journal of Educational and Social Research. Siolta Standard 14 Identity and Belonging Online document This research digest relates to identity formation and how to support and promote it in childcare. Includes additional sources. Siolta Research Digest. Standard 14 Identity and Belonging. Developing identities, and the influences of and culture. Online document Excellent and comprehensive document that covers the development of identity, developing positive identities and the influence of peers and culture. Woodhead, M. and Oates.J. (eds).Developing Positive Identities: Diversity and Young Children. Early Childhood in Focus Series (2008). Open University. Aistear and identity – its aims and how to support it. Identity and belonging are one of the pillars of Aistear, this document outlines the aims and learning goals with sample learning opportunities to illustrate how practitioners can support developing identities. Aistear – the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. Identity and Belonging How children build a sense of self Online document Ages & Stages: How Children Develop this piece guides through children’s burgeoning and developing sense of self relating to age groups. Susan A. Miller Ed.D., Ellen Booth Church, and Carla Poole. Developing of self and self regulation. Factsheet This factsheet covers the early years and looks at the development of sense of self, self-regulation and social relationships. Very Child Health and
Erikson autonomy versus shame stage Online document This brief factsheet includes Erikson’s psychosocial stage that relates to autonomy. More information of Erikson can be found in ‘Introduction to psychological theories later in this resource’. Sisikiyous.edu Siolta Standard 13: Transitions Research digest This research digest discusses the importance of transition in terms of security and continuity, recent research, policies and procedures are discussed as is its implementation. Siolta Strategies for supporting transitions. Also assessment and planning in ECCE settings book This handbook is a must for all childcare practitioners. Relevant to this module is Supporting children’s well-being, belonging, identity and diversity, and Supporting children’s transitions. Supporting Quality (3rd Ed.) Book 2 Guidelines for Professional Practice in Early Childhood Services - Enhancing Children's Learning and Development by G. French. Barnardos. Transitions using an ecological approach article O’Kane discusses more theoretical approaches to the understanding of transitions and how to best support them. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model is used to illustrate how to support transitions. Theorising transitions: theoretical framework by Mary O’Kane. Published by CECDE Overview of research on transitions and Resource sheet This Resource Sheet is a review of research regarding children’s transition from home, to early childhood education and care Kate Rosier and Myfanwy McDonald, 2011. Published by
ReSource (2011) Highscope.org Strategies and barriers to continuity Online document This document considers strategies and barriers involved in continuity in children’s lives. J. Ronald Lally and Sheila Signer. WestEd: The Program for Infant/Toddler Care Introduction to psychological theories and theorists chapter A comprehensive introduction to issues and theories relevant to child psychology including the psychoanalytic, cognitive, information processing social learning and behaviourism and ethology. Gender is used as an example to demonstrate how the theoretical approaches would explain its formation Alan Slater, Ian Hocking, and Jon Loose. Theories and issues in child development, chapter 2 . Introduction to key issues, theories and research in psychology chapter Addresses the key issues and theoretical approaches to psychology. In addition this chapter includes a comprehensive introduction to research including: Posing Developmental Questions Choosing a Research Strategy Correlational Studies Experiments: Determining and Effect Measuring Developmental Change Ethics and Research An introduction to Lifespan Development ecological model to child development Online document This accessible document outlines the main principles in the ecological approach and applies this approach to development. Pamela Schulze. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model.
University of Uakron. ecological model Journal article An article by Bronfenbrenner outlining his theory, its different systems. Bronfenbrenner, U. (1994). Ecological Models of Human Development. Elkind on the importance of appropriate education in ECCE Online article In this article Elkind discusses argues for the importance of developmentally appropriate education and instruction in Years settings. Early Childhood Education: Developmental or Academic David Elkind Information Processing approach Online document While this document covers physical and emotional development, it is within cognitive development that information processing is explained, in addition to Piaget. Information Pack Child Development Created : Summer 2002. Barnardos Introduction to personality theories Website A very simple and accessible explanation of theories of personality including Freud and trait theories including Allport. Considers the biological versus social explanations. MacLeod, Saul Personality Theories. Personality theories Online chapter This chapter describes the main theories of personality including psychoanalytical (Freud), Trait (including Eysenck) and biological/genetic influences. Psychology written by the British Psychological Society (2005). Published by Blackwell.
Development of gender consciousness Online chapter This chapter is in-depth in its breadth, discussing gender stereotyping and identity and tracking its developmental trajectory. May Ling Halim and Diane Ruble.(2010). Gender Identity and Stereotyping in Early and Middle Childhood. In J.C. Chrisler, D.R. McCreary (eds.), Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology Effects of parental, peer, school, attitude on gender Journal article This article is a challenging read but worthwhile, it does begin with theoretical overview but from midday way the role of parents, peers, educational practices and the media are discussed. Bussey, K., & Bandura, A. (1999). Social cognitive theory of gender development and differentiation. Psychological Review, 106, Diversity and Equality in ECCE settings book This book comprehensively covers identity and its aspect within ECCE, referencing policy and legislation including Siolta and Aistear, with particular on identity and belonging and anti-discriminatory practice. Diversity and Equality in Early Childhood by Colette Murray and Matthias Urban (2012).Gill & MacMillan Differing perspectives Online document child development is influenced by early life factors and experiences, this Stefania Maggi Lori G. Irwin
and their influence on the developing child. conference paper is a challenging read but it very clearly highlights the different perspectives and their intertwining to shape children and teen’s development. Arjumand Siddiqi Iraj Poureslami Emily Hertzman & Hertzman for the World Health Organization’s Commission on the Social Determinants of Health December 2005 The multiple contexts and the need for an integrative approach Online document This paper focuses on immigrant children, however it includes an excellent integrative model of child develpment that highlights the intersection between many different approaches and their influence on development. Changing perspectives on early childhood Background paper Theory research and policy is considered in this in discussing changing perspective on childhood. Woodhead, M.(2006). Changing perspectives on early childhood. UNESCO Socialisation Online chapter Comprehensive overview of all aspects related to socialisation from theories to the influence of family, peers and culture. Also includes Gilligan’s critique of gender and Kohlberg. Macionis, John J. Sociology.Published by Pearson.
Factors affecting socialisation of children Online document Very accessible overview of factors that can affect children’s socialisation. The focus of this document is on young children Factors affecting socialisation of children by Carolyn R. Tomlin. Published by Early Childhood News Influence of culture on early child development Online document While this document deals with an American context, it main points are transferable and understandable as it discusses the definition of culture, its role in development including cognitive and language. Maschinot, B. The changing face of the US: Influence of culture on early child development. Published by Zero to Three Aistear and the need to consider the socio-cultural aspect in children’s development Online document Within this research paper includes the need to take a socio-cultural approach to understanding development and learning. Children’s early learning and development by g. French (2007). Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. NCCA Introduction to methods used in the study of child development. Online document A simple introduction to the use of some methodologies to research development Overview of different scientific Online chapter Research methods in human behaviour by
methods used in research The science of psychology and its research methods Online document This document is particularly useful as it includes an overview of a variety of approaches and also a test section in the latter part. The Science of psychology and its research methods. Published by ipfw.edu Assessment in Aistear Online document This paper outlines how assessment is central to Aistear and role of practitioner in understanding and supporting children’s learning and development. It defines assessment, its documentation and methods. Mary Daly and Arlene Foster (2010). Assessment in Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework Assessment approaches and good practice Online document Details in ‘supporting learning and development through assessment’ different methodology that can be used to research and support children’s learning and development through assessments including observation. Guidelines for Good Practice (2009). Aistear. NCCA. Ethical Guidelines Online document Produced by the Dept. of Children and Youth Affairs, it provides guidance on the core ethical principles and concepts in research 1. Minimising risk of harm 2. Informed consent and assent 3. Confidentiality and anonymity 4. Child protection and well-being Guidance for developing ethical research projects with children. (2012). DCYA.
development and as a tool to assess own values. Childhood Development by Louise Marbina, Amelia Church & Collette Tayler Interactions as best practice book This book aims to support early childhood practitioners to explore current theory and best practice on the central core role of their profession. Quality Interactions in the early years. Barnardos. Continuing Professional Development Book and CD toolkit An essential resource for practitioner CPD. This resource includes: Understanding Myself and My Learning Better, My Learning and Planning Your CPD Worksheets. Your Learning and Development - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Barnardos Professionalism in the early years. Book A more general and theoretical approach to understanding the role of professionalism. Miller, Linda.., Cable, Carrie.. 2008, Professionalism in the Early Years, Hodder Arnold. Overview of professionalism Online document This document is essential, it covers transition, professional development and assessment. Professional Pedagogy for Early Childhood Education by Avril McMonagle. Published by DCCC (2012)