A phased approach to researching with young children :lessons from Singapore and beyond

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Harcourt, Deborah. (2011). A phased approach to researching with young children :lessons from Singapore and beyond. Early Education and Development. 22(5), pp. 818 - 838. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2011.596462
AuthorsHarcourt, Deborah
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Research Findings: Research with young children is a complex enterprise and often fraught with ethical and practical dilemmas. This paper seeks to discuss the experience of an Australian early childhood academic undertaking research with children 3 to 6 years of age. It draws upon a series of projects that examine young children's standpoints on quality indicators for their prior-to-school setting experiences and the methodologies that provided a framework for a successful research design. Practice or Policy: Focusing on a phased approach first piloted in Singapore, the paper examines some of the ethical and practical considerations, using a continuum process for supporting the active participation of young children in research. This is proposed as a useful tool for experienced and novice researchers seeking a guide to the processes for undertaking this type of research.

Year2011
JournalEarly Education and Development
Journal citation22 (5), pp. 818 - 838
PublisherRoutledge
ISSN1040-9289
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2011.596462
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84859095409
Page range818 - 838
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Place of publicationUnited States of America
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