The Culture and Contexts of Research in Early Childhood Education

This chapter provides an overview of historical trends in both early childhood education and research performed within the field over the previous two centuries, with a focus on the United States. The relative value assigned to either quantitative or qualitative approaches has varied in response to...

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Published inUnderstanding Research in Early Childhood Education pp. 35 - 44
Main Authors Mueller, Jennifer J., File, Nancy, Stremmel, Andrew J., Iruka, Iheoma U., Whyte, Kristin L.
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LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 2024
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Summary:This chapter provides an overview of historical trends in both early childhood education and research performed within the field over the previous two centuries, with a focus on the United States. The relative value assigned to either quantitative or qualitative approaches has varied in response to changes in scientific practice, societal and policy influences, and the questions considered important by leaders in the field and researchers. The chapter gives consideration to how ethics drive the research enterprise. Ethical standards continue to evolve and more likely emphasize equity and justice in current practice. Finally, the chapter explains how deeply held belief systems and differing approaches can lead to disagreements among researchers.
ISBN:1032394900
9781032407272
9781032394909
1032407271
DOI:10.4324/9781003354499-5