The volume analyzes the essence of childhood and ethical demands of child research. The book introduces the core methods of child research in the light of example studies.

Narrative research, phenomenographic approach, and discourse analysis focus on children’s talk and descriptions. Articles in which children describe ideal fathers, learning to read, or peace to learn exemplify these methods.

When studying children’s action, action research or ethnographic research can be suitable methodological approaches. This book introduces for example a teacher-researcher’s action in the classroom together with children or student teachers, and the nature of play among children with autism. An ethnographic research at primary education brought out ten theses of the joy of learning.

The book leans on a child-centered ideology as it considers children as active and capable research partners.

The editors of the book represent educational psychological research at the Faculty of Education, University of Lapland. The book is compiled of peer-reviewed scientific articles written by authors who have graduated from the University of Lapland – most of them as doctors. The book is in English and contains 287 pages.

The book presents child research in a practical manner. The purpose of the book is to serve students at Master’s and post-graduate studies at different disciplines, but especially those working with anthropology. The case studies selected in the book are hoped to be an inspiration to educators, students, and researchers in the fields of child research.

The book is published by the Lapland University Press.

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Further information:

Adjunct Professor Satu Uusiautti
satu (at) uusiautti.fi
Tel. +358 40 484 4167

Professor Kaarina Määttä
kaarina.maatta (at) ulapland.fi
Tel. +358 400 696 480