Research with Children
An Example from Early Childhood Education/Early Years Settings
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Abstract
It is said that research is an opportunity to extend knowledge, solve problems, answer questions, illuminate situations and disturb the silence (Mutch, 2005). Researching with young children can provide a small window from which the adult can potentially see, feel and hear the child’s perspective. In order for the child to share their views with the adult, time and a relationship based on trust are required to open the window.
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