Olfaction in Early Childhood Research and Practice

How the Study of Smell Charts New Frontiers in Early Education
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-032-77247-9
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 110 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 150 g

An innovative exploration into the immediate and profound effects of sensory engagement, this book delves specifically into the incorporation of smell within the context of contemporary childhood experiences. Thinking to future advancements in educational technology, it is expected that digital media will eventually integrate all senses. This book outlines the convergence of children’s learning and olfaction, setting the groundwork for future-oriented early education that seamlessly integrates sensory learning with advancements in technology.

Guided by child development theories and recent insights into embodiment, socio-material theories and affective literacy, chapters explore:

- The opportunities of olfaction in early education research and practice

- Developing olfactory literacies

- Olfaction in children’s reading and story-telling

- Cultural and socio-technical influences on olfaction

- Anticipating olfactory education futures

This unique book is the first volume to communicate the power of smell in early childhood, paving the way for new approaches that empower children through innovative multisensory experiences.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kucirkova, Natalia Ingebretsen

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Grundschulen, Hauptschulen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1;  Chapter 2. The Opportunities of Olfaction in Early Education Research and Practice;  Chapter 3. Developing Olfactory Literacies; Chapter 4. Olfaction and Children’s Literacies;  Chapter 5. Cultural and Socio-technical Influences on Olfaction;  Chapter 6. Anticipating Olfactory Education Futures;  References

Über Autor(innen)

Natalia Ingebretsen Kucirkova is Professor of Early Childhood and Development, Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment, University of Stavanger, Norway, and Professor of Reading and Children’s Development at The Open University, UK.