A field guide to cross-cultural research on childhood learning : [electronic resource] theoretical, methodological, practical and ethical considerations for an interdisciplinary field
A field guide to cross-cultural research on childhood learning : theoretical, methodological, practical and ethical considerations for an interdisciplinary field
- Cambridge : Open Book Publishers, 2025.
- 1 online resource (xxxiv, 366 pages) : 14 colour illustrations, 5 tables.
Available through Open Book Publishers. EPUB Accessibility Report available on publisher's website.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Studying childhood learning across cultures / Helen Elizabeth Davis, Dorsa Amir, Michelle Kline, Feryl Badiani, Nicole Wen, Nokwanda Ndlovu, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Bruce Rawlings, Nachita Rosun -- 2. A history of cross-cultural research on childhood learning / Tanya MacGillivray, Seth Oppong, Zahra Halavani, Ivan Kroupin, Akira Takada, Jing Xu, Natália Dutra, Barry Hewlett, April Nowell, Felix Reide -- 3. Charting a middle course: Theory and methods in the practice of cross-cultural research / Felix ReideIvan Kroupin, April Nowell, Chantal Medaets, Miguel Silan, Heidi Keller, Mark Nielsen, Patricia M. Greenfield, Akira Takada, Andrew D. Coppens, Gairan Pamei, Bruno Ferreira, Andrea Taverna, Kara Weisman, Ana Maria R. Gomes -- 4. Research Methods: A collage / Elena Miu, Roman Stengelin, Katja Liebal, David F. Lancy, Annemieke Milks, Bruce Rawlings, Joscha Kärtner, Ilaria Pretelli, Heejung Park, Felix Reide, Akira Takada, Jing Xu, Michelle Kline -- 5. Preparing for the field / Adam Boyette, Michael Gurven, Nokwanda Ndlovu, Alejandrina Cristia, Alyssa N. Crittenden, Dorsa Amir, Adam Boyette, Ardain Dzabatou, Vidrige Kandza, Patricia Kanngiesser, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Marie Schäfer, Andrea Taverna --6. Negotiating fieldwork challenges: Voices from the field / Jing Xu, Bonnie Hewlett, Bruce Rawlings, Camila Scaff, Monika Abels, Xiaojie Tian, Feryl Badiani, Nokwanda Ndlovu, Seth Oppong, Nachita Rosun -- 7. Sharing your research / Tanya MacGillivray, Dorsa Amir, Xiaojie Tian, Annemieke Milks, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Yitong Wang, Alejandrina Cristia, Claire Hodson, Natália Dutra, Srujana Duggirala -- 8. Learning to navigate change: Case studies in education across cultural boundaries / Dustin Eirdosh, Adi Prasetijo, Cika Aprilia, Patricia M. Greenfield, Dustin Eirdosh, Noa Lavi, Athul Muchukunnu, Blanca Guerrero-Meyer, Susan Hanisch, Seetha Kakkoth, Vinod Chellan, Barnabas Simatende, Elise Trumbull, Carrie Rothstein-Fisch -- 9. Policy: A brief guide to understanding and influencing real-world decision making / Ilaria Pretelli, Stephen Asatsa, Tatjana Puschkarsky -- 10. Looking forward, looking back / Stephen Asatsa, Sheina Lew-Levy.
"This volume addresses the critical gaps in developmental research on childhood learning by advocating for a more inclusive and cross-cultural approach. Recent studies highlight a concerning over-reliance on data from post-industrialized western countries, raising questions about the broader applicability of findings. This book seeks to provide a comprehensive solution, bridging the gap between theory and practice. It offers a unique guide for researchers by combining interdisciplinary perspectives from anthropology, psychology, education, and beyond. With over 60 contributors from 21 countries, the book weaves together diverse cultural insights, challenging the narrow scope of traditional research. Each chapter features multiple perspectives, creating a coherent and thoughtful discussion of essential topics such as cultural learning, childhood, and the historical and social forces shaping development.' A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning' goes beyond theoretical discussions by offering practical advice on fieldwork, ethics, and engaging policymakers. By centering marginalized voices and emphasizing community agency, it strives to democratize developmental research. The format is innovative, merging the breadth of encyclopedic entries with the depth of cohesive chapters. Moreover personal reflections and photographs embedded in the book will give readers a window into the experiences of those involved in cross-cultural research on children. This accessible, academically rigorous volume is a must-read for scholars seeking to advance inclusive and sustainable research on childhood learning, and anybody interested in child development in a worldwide perspective."--Publisher's website.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. For more detailed information consult the publisher's website.
9781805114680 9781805114697 9781805114703
Child development
Child development--Research.
Child psychology--Research.
Psychology--Moral and ethical aspects.
Available through Open Book Publishers. EPUB Accessibility Report available on publisher's website.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Studying childhood learning across cultures / Helen Elizabeth Davis, Dorsa Amir, Michelle Kline, Feryl Badiani, Nicole Wen, Nokwanda Ndlovu, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Bruce Rawlings, Nachita Rosun -- 2. A history of cross-cultural research on childhood learning / Tanya MacGillivray, Seth Oppong, Zahra Halavani, Ivan Kroupin, Akira Takada, Jing Xu, Natália Dutra, Barry Hewlett, April Nowell, Felix Reide -- 3. Charting a middle course: Theory and methods in the practice of cross-cultural research / Felix ReideIvan Kroupin, April Nowell, Chantal Medaets, Miguel Silan, Heidi Keller, Mark Nielsen, Patricia M. Greenfield, Akira Takada, Andrew D. Coppens, Gairan Pamei, Bruno Ferreira, Andrea Taverna, Kara Weisman, Ana Maria R. Gomes -- 4. Research Methods: A collage / Elena Miu, Roman Stengelin, Katja Liebal, David F. Lancy, Annemieke Milks, Bruce Rawlings, Joscha Kärtner, Ilaria Pretelli, Heejung Park, Felix Reide, Akira Takada, Jing Xu, Michelle Kline -- 5. Preparing for the field / Adam Boyette, Michael Gurven, Nokwanda Ndlovu, Alejandrina Cristia, Alyssa N. Crittenden, Dorsa Amir, Adam Boyette, Ardain Dzabatou, Vidrige Kandza, Patricia Kanngiesser, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Marie Schäfer, Andrea Taverna --6. Negotiating fieldwork challenges: Voices from the field / Jing Xu, Bonnie Hewlett, Bruce Rawlings, Camila Scaff, Monika Abels, Xiaojie Tian, Feryl Badiani, Nokwanda Ndlovu, Seth Oppong, Nachita Rosun -- 7. Sharing your research / Tanya MacGillivray, Dorsa Amir, Xiaojie Tian, Annemieke Milks, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Yitong Wang, Alejandrina Cristia, Claire Hodson, Natália Dutra, Srujana Duggirala -- 8. Learning to navigate change: Case studies in education across cultural boundaries / Dustin Eirdosh, Adi Prasetijo, Cika Aprilia, Patricia M. Greenfield, Dustin Eirdosh, Noa Lavi, Athul Muchukunnu, Blanca Guerrero-Meyer, Susan Hanisch, Seetha Kakkoth, Vinod Chellan, Barnabas Simatende, Elise Trumbull, Carrie Rothstein-Fisch -- 9. Policy: A brief guide to understanding and influencing real-world decision making / Ilaria Pretelli, Stephen Asatsa, Tatjana Puschkarsky -- 10. Looking forward, looking back / Stephen Asatsa, Sheina Lew-Levy.
"This volume addresses the critical gaps in developmental research on childhood learning by advocating for a more inclusive and cross-cultural approach. Recent studies highlight a concerning over-reliance on data from post-industrialized western countries, raising questions about the broader applicability of findings. This book seeks to provide a comprehensive solution, bridging the gap between theory and practice. It offers a unique guide for researchers by combining interdisciplinary perspectives from anthropology, psychology, education, and beyond. With over 60 contributors from 21 countries, the book weaves together diverse cultural insights, challenging the narrow scope of traditional research. Each chapter features multiple perspectives, creating a coherent and thoughtful discussion of essential topics such as cultural learning, childhood, and the historical and social forces shaping development.' A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning' goes beyond theoretical discussions by offering practical advice on fieldwork, ethics, and engaging policymakers. By centering marginalized voices and emphasizing community agency, it strives to democratize developmental research. The format is innovative, merging the breadth of encyclopedic entries with the depth of cohesive chapters. Moreover personal reflections and photographs embedded in the book will give readers a window into the experiences of those involved in cross-cultural research on children. This accessible, academically rigorous volume is a must-read for scholars seeking to advance inclusive and sustainable research on childhood learning, and anybody interested in child development in a worldwide perspective."--Publisher's website.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. For more detailed information consult the publisher's website.
9781805114680 9781805114697 9781805114703
Child development
Child development--Research.
Child psychology--Research.
Psychology--Moral and ethical aspects.