Doing Foucault in Early Childhood Studies: Applying Post-Structural Ideas (Contesting Early Childhood)
This book applies Michel Foucault's post-structural ideas to early childhood studies, part of the Contesting Early Childhood series. It guides educators and researchers in using these concepts to challenge traditional views, analyze power in education, and foster critical practices in early years settings.
About This Book
Doing Foucault in Early Childhood Studies introduces post-structural ideas from Michel Foucault to the field of early childhood education. It focuses on applying these concepts to analyze and contest conventional approaches in the discipline.
The book is part of the Contesting Early Childhood series, encouraging critical examination of power dynamics and knowledge production in early years settings. It provides practical ways to integrate Foucault's theories into research and teaching.
Through this lens, early childhood studies can move beyond normative frameworks, fostering innovative perspectives on children's experiences and educational practices.
Glenda Mac Naughton draws on post-structuralism to highlight how ideas shape early childhood practices, promoting a more reflexive and inclusive approach to the field.
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