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urn:uuid:4fdbecb8-d6e5-414f-acf0-2b02266e01a1 03 01 01 urn:uuid:4fdbecb8-d6e5-414f-acf0-2b02266e01a1 15 9781805114697 06 10.11647/OBP.0440 00 EB E101 10 Creative Commons License 02 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ 01 01 A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning Theoretical, Methodological, Practical, and Ethical Considerations for an Interdisciplinary Field 1 B01 21 0000-0002-1250-6418 Sheina Lew-Levy 2 B01 21 0000-0002-1045-2583 Stephen Asatsa 01 eng 00 400 03 20 Cross-cultural childhood learning B2 Education 93 JMC 10 PSY004000 20 Inclusive developmental research 93 JHMC B2 Politics and Sociology 10 SOC047000 20 Child development research B2 Psychology and Psychoanalysis 10 SOC002010 B2 Anthropology 20 Ethics in childhood research 10 SOC019000 10 EDU037000 20 Global childhood studies 01 06 03 00 <p>This volume addresses the critical gaps in developmental research on childhood learning by advocating for a more inclusive and cross-cultural approach. Recent studies highlight a concerning over-reliance on data from post-industrialized western countries, raising questions about the broader applicability of findings. This book seeks to provide a comprehensive solution, bridging the gap between theory and practice.</p><p>It offers a unique guide for researchers by combining interdisciplinary perspectives from anthropology, psychology, education, and beyond. With over 60 contributors from 21 countries, the book weaves together diverse cultural insights, challenging the narrow scope of traditional research. Each chapter features multiple perspectives, creating a coherent and thoughtful discussion of essential topics such as cultural learning, childhood, and the historical and social forces shaping development.</p><p>'A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning' goes beyond theoretical discussions by offering practical advice on fieldwork, ethics, and engaging policymakers. By centering marginalized voices and emphasizing community agency, it strives to democratize developmental research.</p><p>The format is innovative, merging the breadth of encyclopedic entries with the depth of cohesive chapters. Moreover personal reflections and photographs embedded in the book will give readers a window into the experiences of those involved in cross-cultural research on children.</p><p>This accessible, academically rigorous volume is a must-read for scholars seeking to advance inclusive and sustainable research on childhood learning, and anybody interested in child development in a worldwide perspective.</p> 04 00 List of contributors Acknowledgements List of figures List of tables 1. Studying childhood learning across cultures Coordinated by Helen Elizabeth Davis 2. A history of cross-cultural research on childhood learning Coordinated by Tanya MacGillivray 3. Charting a middle course: Theory and methods in the practice of cross-cultural research Coordinated by Ivan Kroupin, Felix Riede, April Nowell, and Chantal Medaets 4. Research methods: A collage Coordinated by Elena Miu 5. Preparing for the field Coordinated by Adam Boyette 6. Negotiating fieldwork challenges: Voices from the field Coordinated by Jing Xu 7. Sharing your research Coordinated by Tanya MacGillivray 8. Learning to navigate change: Case studies in education across cultural boundaries Coordinated by Dustin Eirdosh 9. Policy: A brief guide to understanding and influencing real- world decision making Coordinated by Ilaria Pretelli 10. Looking forward, looking back Plates Index 01 00 03 02 https://books.openbookpublishers.com/10.11647/obp.0440_frontcover.jpg Open Book Publishers 01 Open Book Publishers Cambridge, UK 04 01 20250509 02 WORLD 06 15 9781805114666 06 15 9781805114673 06 15 9781805114680 06 15 9781805114703 06 15 9781805114697 WORLD 09 Open Book Publishers 02 Publisher's website: web shop https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0440 20 02 20250509 02 7.99 USD WORLD 09 Open Book Publishers 29 Publisher's website: download the title https://books.openbookpublishers.com/10.11647/obp.0440.epub 20 02 20250509 02 7.99 USD WORLD