Young Children's Identities : A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective (Paperback)

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