Young Children's Identities

This book explores the importance of identity as a key foundation for children's holistic development and wellbeing. Readers are encouraged to consider diverse perspectives, including history, psychology, sociology, education, ethnography, and human ecology when understanding how children construct their identities over time.

Dr Fengling Tang is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton and Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor, UK Dr Sofia Guimaraes is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire London (LCA) and an Honorary Research Fellow for the School of Education at University of Roehampton, UK. Dr Clara Rubiano is an Honorary Research Fellow for the School of Education at University of Roehampton, UK.

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