1st Edition

Young Children's Identities A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective

158 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

158 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

158 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

With the social, economic and political challenges alongside implications of the digital era and environmental sustainability in the 21 st century, understanding how children feel about themselves, particularly within the complex web of their relationships with family members, peers, friends, practitioners, and professionals is of ultimate importance. Young Children’s Identities: A... Read more

Introduction;  Part I. Whose values are defining me?;  1. Locating the context: time, space and tensions ;  2. Locating perspectives: a multi-disciplinary perspective underpinned by the Froebelian, Freirean lenses;  Part II. Who am I in a diverse society?;  3. Understanding life changes in terms of possibilities and challenges;  4. Peers, friends and siblings as partners in children’s understanding of others and themselves: interactions in the context of play;  5. Popular culture and children's identities: the complex interplay;  6.The place of creativity: drawing as an important venue for children to express and construct identities;  Part III what is the role of professionals in co-constructing children’s identities;  7. Interrogating power relations;  8. Contemplating professional identities and roles;  9. Reflecting on equity-based pedagogies;  Conclusion;  References

Biography

Dr Fengling Tang is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton and Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor, UK

Dr Sofia Guimaraes is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire London (LCA) and an Honorary Research Fellow for the School of Education at University of Roehampton, UK.

Dr Clara Rubiano is an Honorary Research Fellow for the School of Education at University of Roehampton, UK.