Applied Social Science for Early Years

Ewan Ingleby is based in the Education section of the School of Social Sciences and Law at the University of Teesside. Alongside contributing to the University of Teesside′s education programmes, Ewan is a member of the School of Social Science and Law′s ′Social Futures Research Institute′ Dr Ingleby has secured research funding from the University Research Fund for research projects on PCET mentor training and student study skills. Previous publications include sociological analyses of organisations, psychological approaches to social work and applications of social science to Early Years. Geraldine Oliver is a Senior Lecturer in Education/Early Years at the University of Teesside. She is the Programme Coordinator for Early Years at the University of Teesside and has developed academic modules as well as having taught extensively within early years. Her research interests include mentoring and linguistic development.

• IntroductionKnowledge and understanding of psychology for EYPSSociology and Early YearsSocial policy and Early YearsLiteracy and learning in Early YearsDifferent childhoods in different culturesResearch methods for EYPSConclusion

Chapter of social policy is useful as an introduction for students. I have recommended this text to a colleague who teaches other first year modules and I have asked the library to purchase it.