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Aubrey, C. et al. (2000). Chapter 3 : Research Paradigms: Ways of Seeing. In Early childhood educational research: issues in methodology and ethics (pp. 29–42). London: RoutledgeFalmer Press. Download

Bell, Judith. (2005). Chapter 9 : Planning and Conducting Interviews. In Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science (pp. 156–172). Maidenhead, England: Open University Press. Download

Bertelsen, Donna (et al). (2002). Caregivers’ epistemological beliefs in toddler programs. Early Child Development and Care, 172(5), 503–516. Download

Berthelsen, D., & Brownlee, J. (2005). Respecting children’s agency for learning and rights to participation in child care programs. International Journal of Early Childhood, 37(3), 49–60. Download

Berthelsen, Donna, & Brownlee, Joanne. (2007). Working with toddlers in child care: Practitioners’ beliefs about their role. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 22(3), 347–362. Download

Brownlee, Jo, & Berthelsen, Donna. (2009). Chapter 7 : Beliefs About Toddlers’ Learning in Child Care Programs in Australia. In Participatory learning in the early years: research and pedagogy (Vol. Routledge research in education, pp. 93–108). New York: Routledge. Download

Brownlee, Joanne (et al). (2004). Working with toddlers in child care : Personal espistemologies and practice. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 12(1), 55–70. Download

Brownlee, Joanne, & Berthelsen, Donna. (2006). Personal epistemology and relational pedagogy in early childhood teacher education programs. Early Years: An Internatonal Journal of Research and Development, 26(1), 17–29. Download

Callan, Sue, Picken, Linda, & Foster, Sue. (n.d.). Chapter 1 : Ethical Positioning in Work-based Investigations. In Work-Based Research in the Early Years (pp. 17–31). London: SAGE Publications, Limited. Download

Creswell, John W. (2012a). Chapter 1 : The Process of Conducting Research Using Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. In Educational research: planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (pp. 2–56). Boston: Pearson. Download

Creswell, John W. (2012b). Chapter 6 : Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data. In Educational research: planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (pp. 174–203). Boston: Pearson. Download

Creswell, John W. (2012c). Chapter 8 : Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data. In Educational research: planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (pp. 236–264). Boston: Pearson. Download

Crotty, Michael. (1998). Introduction : The Research Process. In The foundations of social research: meaning and perspective in the research process (pp. 1–17). St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. Download

Dunn, Myra, Harrison, Linda J, & Coombe, Kennece. (2008). In good hands : Preparing research-skilled graduates for the early. Teaching and Teacher Education, 24(3), 703–714. Download

Effeney, Gerard, & Davis, Julie. (2013). Education for sustainability : a case study of pre-service primary teachers’ knowledge and efficacy. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 38(5), 32–46. Download

Exley, Beryl, et al. (2014). Reconciling dilemmas of social justice in literacy lessons : a case study of preservice primary teachers. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 39(1), 159–174. Download

Gay, L.R. , Mills, Geoffrey, E., & Airasian, Peter. (2009). Chapter 14 : Qualitative Data Collection. In Educational research : competencies for analysis and applications (pp. 365–381). Pearson Education. Download

Hay, I, & Sefton, S. (2005). Chapter 18: Preparing posters. In Communicating in the health and social sciences (pp. 169–175). South Melbourne, Vic: Oxford University Press. Download

Hughes, Patrick. (2010). Chapter 3 : Paradigms, Methods and Knowledge. In Doing early childhood research: international perspectives on theory and practice (pp. 35–61). Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin. Download

Kervin, L. et al. (2006). Chapter 6: Collecting Data: Techniques and Principles. In Research for educators (pp. 76–115). South Melbourne: Thomson Social Science Press. Download

Lambert, E. B. (2003). Models, Paradigms, Perspectives and Frameworks. In Introducing research to early childhood students (pp. 21–30). Tuggerah, N.S.W.: Social Science Press. Download

McMillan, James H. (2008). Chapter 3 : Locating and Reviewing Related Literature. In Educational research: fundamentals for the consumer (pp. 54–81). Boston, Mass: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon. Download

Moss, Peter. (2006). Structures, understandings and discourses: possibilities for re-envisioning the early childhood worker. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 7(1), 30–41. Download

Mutch, Carol. (n.d.-a). Chapter 10: Writing Up, Reaching Out, and Moving On. In DOING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH : A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED. (pp. 175–196). Camberwell VIC: ACER. Download

Mutch, Carol. (n.d.-b). Chapter 4: Examining the Ethical Issues. In DOING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH : A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED. (pp. 75–88). Camberwell VIC: ACER. Download

Mutch, Carol. (n.d.-c). Chapter 8: Conducting the Research. In DOING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH : A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED. (pp. 141–150). Camberwell VIC: ACER. Download

Patton, Michael Quinn. (2002). Analysis Strategies for Qualitative Inquiry. In Qualitative research and evaluation methods (pp. 55–58). Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage. Download

Roberts-Holmes, Guy. (n.d.). Chapter 5 : Doing Your Literature Review. In Doing Your Early Years Research Project (pp. 79–91). Paul Chapman Educational Publishing. Download

Roberts-Holmes, Guy. (2011). Chapter 1 : You can do research. In Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A Step by Step Guide (pp. 1–20). SAGE Publications. Download

EAB530 : Screen Reader Versions

Alter, Frances. (2009). The challenges of implementing primary arts education. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 34(4), 22–30. Download

Althouse, Rosemary et, al. (2003). Chapter 1 : Integrating Art into the Early Childhood Curriculum. In The colors of learning: integrating the visual arts into the early childhood curriculum (Vol. Early childhood education series, pp. 1–11). New York: Teachers College Press. Download

Bailey, Fiona, & Moar, Magnus. (2001). The Vertex project: Children creating and populating 3D virtual worlds. Journal of Art and Design Education, 20(1), 19–30. Download

Bain, Christina, & Hasio, Cindy. (2011). Authentic learning experience prepares preservice students to teach art to children with special needs. Art Education, 64(2), 33–39. Download

Beckmann, M. (1999). Changing perspective : Children’s exhibitions at the Queensland Art Gallery. Museum National, 8(1), 10–11. Download

Black, Alison. (2002). Making sense of what it means to teach : Artful representations as meaning-making tools. Teacher Development : An International Journal of Teachers’ Professional Development, 6(1), 75–88. Download

Blank, Jolyn. (2012). Aesthetic education in the early years : exploring familiar and unfamiliar personal-cultural landscapes. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 13(1), 50–62. Download

Boud, David. (2001). Using journal writing to enhance reflective practice. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, (90), 9–18. Download

Burnaford, Gail, Aprill, Arnold, & Weiss, Cynthia. (2001). Chapter 1 : Arts Integration: What Is It and Why Do it? In Renaissance in the classroom: arts integration and meaningful learning (pp. 3–22). Mahwah, N.J.: L. Erlbaum Associates. Download

Cheung, R. (2012). Teaching for creativity: Examining the beliefs of early childhood teachers and their influence on teaching practices. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 37(3), 43–51. Download

Clemens, S. G. (1991). Art in the classroom : Making every day special. Young Children, 46(2), 4–11. Download

Cree, Laura Murray. (2002). Being Alive. In Awesome!: Australian art for contemporary kids (pp. 108–119). Sydney, N.S.W.: Craftsman House. Download

Curtis, Deb, & Carter, Margie. (2003). Chapter 6 : Engaging Children In Symbolic Representation, Literacy and The Visual Arts. In Designs for living and learning: transforming early childhood environments (pp. 149–174). St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press. Download

Davis, Julie. (2005). Educating for sustainability in the early years: creating cultural change in a child care setting. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 21(1), 47–55. Download

Davis, Julie M. (2010). Chapter 1: What is Early Childhood Education for Sustainability? In Young Children and the Environment: Early Education for Sustainability (pp. 21–42). Cambridge University Press. Download

Davis, Julie, & Pratt, Robert. (2005). Creating cultural change @ campus kindergarten: the sustainable planet project. Every Child, 11(4), 10–11. Download

de la Roche, E. (1996). Snowflakes : Developing meaningful art experiences for young children. Young Children, 51(2), 82–83. Download

Dighe, J., Calomiris, Z., & Van Zutphen, C. (1998). Nurturing the language of art in children. Young Children, 53(1), 4–9. Download

Dinham, Judith. (2011). Chapter 6 : Visual Arts. In Delivering authentic arts education: visual arts, drama, music, dance, media (pp. 140–174). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning. Download

Duncum, Paul. (1999). What elementary generalist teachers need to know to teach art well. Art Education, 52(6), 33–38.  Download

Eckhoff, A. (2010). Using games to explore visual art with young children. Young Children, 65(1), 18–23. Download

Eckhoff, Angela, & Urbach, Jennifer. (2008). Understanding imaginative thinking during childhood: Sociocultural conceptions of creativity and imaginiative thought. Early Childhood Education Journal, 36(2), 179–185. Download

Edwards, Suzy. (2006). Stop thinking of culture as geography : Early childhood educators’ conceptions of sociocultural theory as an informant to curriculum. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 7(3), 238–252. Download

 Epstein, A.S. (2001). Thinking about art : encouraging art appreciation in early childhood settings. Young Children, 56(3), 38–43. Download

Fawcett, Mary, & Hay, Penny. (2004). 5-5-5 Creativity in the Early Years. International Journal of Art and Design Education, 23(3), 234–245. Download

Feldman, D., & Benjamin, A. (2006). Creativity and education: An American retrospective. Cambridge Journal of Education, 36(3), 319–336. Download

Flintoff, John-Paul. (2008). Different strokes. Courier Mail QWeekend, (Feb 09-10), 33–40. Download

Fox, J., & Lee, J. (2013). When Children Draw vs When Children Don’t: Exploring the Effects of Observational Drawing in Science. Creative Education, 4(-), 11–14. Download

Francis, Dawn. (1995). The reflective journal : A window to preservice teachers’ practical knowledge. Teaching and Teacher Education, 11(3), 229–241. Download

Fucigna, C., Ives, K. C., & Ives, W. (1982). Art for toddlers : A developmental approach. Young Children, 37(3), 45–51. Download

Gibson, Megan. (2010). Chapter 3: Leadership for Creating Cultures of Sustainability. In Young Children and the Environment: Early Education for Sustainability (pp. 76–103). Cambridge University Press. Download

Grieshaber, S, & Hatch, J. A. (2003). Pedagogical documentation as an effect of globalization. Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, 19(1), 69–102. Download

Guild, Pat Burke, & Chock-Eng, Sandy. (1998). Multiple intelligence, learning styles, brain-based education : where do the messages overlap ? Schools in the Middle, 7(4), 38–40. Download

Helm, J. H, & Katz, L. G. (2001). Chapter 1 : Projects and Young Children. In Young investigators: the project approach in the early years (Vol. Early childhood education series, pp. 1–11). New York: Teachers College Press. Download

Hickling-Hudson, A, & Ferreira, J. (2004). Chapter 12 : Changing Schools for a Changing World. In New questions for contemporary teachers: taking a socio-cultural approach to education (pp. 153–168). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Education. Download

Hope, G. (2008). Introduction: Drawing To Think. In Thinking and learning through drawing (pp. 1–16). Sage. Download

Huber, L. K. (1999). Woodworking with young children. Young Children, 54(6), 32–34. Download

Isenberg J. P., Jalongo M. R., & Isenberg J. P. (1997). Table 4.1 : Developmental Sequence for Music and Movement; Table 5.1 : Developmental Sequence for Music and Movement. In Creative expression and play in early childhood. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Merrill. Download

Jalongo, M. R. (1996). Using recorded music with young children : A guide for nonmusicians. Young Children, 51(5), 6–14. Download

Johnson, Lorena. (2002). Art-Centered Approach to Diversity Education in Teaching and Learning. Multicultural Education, 9(4), 18–21. Download

Kindler, A. M. (1996). Myths, habits, research and policy: The four pillars of early childhood art education. Arts Education Policy Review, 97(4), 24–30. Download

Knight, Linda. (2008). Communication and transformation through collaboration: Rethinking drawing activities in early childhood. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 9(4), 306–316. Download

Knight, Linda. (2009). Dreaming of other spaces: What do we think about when we draw? Psychology of Education Review, 33(1), 10–17. Download

Kolbe, U. (1993). Co-player and co-artist : New roles for the adult in children’s visual arts experiences. Early Child Development and Care : ECDC, 90(1), 73–82. Download

Kolbe, Ursula. (2007). Magic in Everyday Things. In Rapunzel’s supermarket : all about young children and their art (pp. 11–15). Peppinot Press. Download

Korn-Bursztyn, Carol. (2002). Scenes from a studio: Working with the arts in an early childhood classroom. Early Childhood Education Journal, 30(1), 39–46. Download

Koster, J. B. (1999). Clay for little fingers. Young Children, 54(2), 18–22. Download

Landerholm, Elizabeth, Gehrie, Cynthia, & Hao, Yi. (2004). Educating early childhood teachers for the global world. Early Child Development and Care, 174(7-8), 593–606. Download

Lee, Hea-Jin. (2005). Understanding and assessing preservice teachers’ reflective thinking. Teaching and Teacher Education, 21(6), 699–715. Download

Lemon, N., & Garvis, S. (2013). What is the role of the arts in a primary school? An investigation of pre-service teachers in Australia. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 38(9), 1–9. Download

Linik, Joyce Riha. (1999). Picasso in the wilderness. Northwest Education, 4(4), 12–17. Download

Malaguzzi L., Reggio Children, & Nidi e scuole comunali dell’infanzia di Reggio Emilia. (1996). I piccolissimi del cinema muto: giochi di finzione al nido fra pesci e bambini : storia in quatto atti = The little ones of silent movies : make-believe with children and fish : a story in four acts (Vol. Reggio Children). Reggio Emilia, Italia: Reggio Children. Download

Marsh, Margaret et al. (2005). Chapter 8: Painting in the Twenty-First Century- Abstraction. In A.R.T. 2 practice (pp. 104–120). Melbourne: Oxford University Press. Download

Matthews, J. (1994). Deep structures in children’s art : development and culture. Visual Arts Research, 20(2), 29–50. Download

Maznevski, Martha, Davison, Sue Canney, & Jonsen, Karsten. (2006). Chapter 19: global virtual team dynamics and effectiveness. In Handbook of research in international human resource management (pp. 364–384). Edward  Elgar. Download

McArdle, F. (2005). What if...? Art as language in early childhood. Every Child, 11(2), 6–7. Download

McArdle, Felicity. (2008). The arts and staying cool. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 9(4), 365–374. Download

McArdle, Felicity. (2012). New maps of learning for quality art education: what pre-service teachers should learn and be able to do. The Australian Educational Researcher, 39(1), 91–106. Download

Miller, Melinda G, Nicholas, Ellen L, & Lambeth, Meaghan L. (2008). Pre-service teacher’s critical reflections of arts and education discourse: Reconstructions of experiences in early childhood and higher education. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 9(4), 354–364. Download

Miraglia, K. (2008). Attitudes of Preservice General Education Teachers Toward Art. Visual Arts Research, 34(1), 53–62. Download

O’Gorman, Lyndal. (2014). Chapter 16: The Arts and Education for Sustainability: Shaping Student Teachers’ Identities Towards Sustainability. In Research in early childhood education for sustainability: International perspectives and provocations (pp. 266–279). Routledge. Download

Papandreou, M. (2014). ). Communicating and Thinking Through Drawing Activity in Early Childhood. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 28(1), 85–100. Download

Patterson, J. (2015). Employing mindfulness via art in education. International Journal of Education through Art, 11(2), 185–192. Download

Pavlou, Victoria. (2009). Understanding young children’s three-dimensional creative potential in art making. Journal of Art and Design Education, 28(2), 139–150. Download

Petrillo, Antonio. (1998). The Project Dream. In Children, spaces, relations: metaproject for an environment for young children (pp. 138–139). Reggio Emilia, Italy: Reggio Children. Download

Piazza, G, & Barozzi, A. (2001). The City of Reggio Emilia : Project Zero & Reggio Children. In Making learning visible: children as individual and group learners (pp. 228–245). Cambridge, Mass: Project zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education. Download

Pinciotti, Patricia. (1993). Creative drama and young children : The dramatic learning connection. Arts Education Policy Review, 94(6), 24–28. Download

Piscitelli, B. (1989). The visual arts and early childhood education : A review of the Australian literature. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 14(1), 25–29. Download

Piscitelli, B. (1990). Building a strong art program for early childhood. Links, (4), 4–7. Download

Piscitelli, B. (1999). Designing Galleries With Young Children in Mind. In Exploring culture and community for the 21st century (pp. 99–101). Global Arts Link. Download

Piscitelli, B., Weier, K., & Everett, M. (2003). Chapter 7: Museums and Young Children : Partners in Learning About the World. In Children, meaning-making and the arts (pp. 167–192). Frenchs Forest N.S.W.: Pearson Education. Download

Raban, Bridie, Nolan, Andrea, & Waniganayake, Manjula et al. (2005). Empowering practitioners to critically examine their current practice. Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, 12(2), 1–16. Download

Ridgway A., & Surman L. (2004). Practise What we Preach : Why Reflective Pedagogy. Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, 11(2), 1–13. Download

Rodger, L. (1996). Adding movement through the day. Young Children, 51(3), 4–6. Download

Russell-Bowie, Deirdre. (2005). Chapter 7 : Drama : Introduction to Drama Education. In MMADD about the arts: an introduction to primary arts education (pp. 226–255). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Prentice Hall. Download

Russell-Bowie, Deirdre. (2012). Chapter 5 : Visual Arts Education. In MMADD about the arts: an introduction to primary arts education (pp. 157–202). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Australia. Download

Scheuer, N., de la Cruz, M., & Pozo, I. (2002). Children talk about learning to draw. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 17(2), 101–114. Download

Schirrmacher, R. (1986). Talking with young children about their art. Young Children, 41(5), 3–7. Download

Smith Koroscik, Judith. (1997). Chapter 10 : What Potential Do Young People Have for Understanding Works of Art? In Child development in art (pp. 143–163). Reston, Virginia: National Art Education Association. Download

Smith, N.R., & et. al. (1993). Chapter 1 : Painting in the Lives of Children. In Experience and art: teaching children to paint (pp. 3–14). New York: Teachers College Press. Download

Sosna, David. (2000). More about woodworking with young children. Young Children, 55(2), 38–39. Download

Steele, Bob. (1998a). Chapter 3 : A Guide to Development: First Scribble to Mature Realism. In Draw me a story: an illustrated exploration of drawing-as-language (pp. 33–48). Winnipeg: Peguis. Download

Steele, Bob. (1998b). Chapter 8 : Planning a Balanced Drawing Program. In Draw me a story: an illustrated exploration of drawing-as-language (pp. 101–123). Winnipeg: Peguis. Download

Szyba, C. M. (1999). Why do some teachers resist offering appropriate, open-ended art activities for young children. Young Children, 54(1), 16–20. Download

Tarr, Kumara. (2008). Enhancing environmental awareness through the arts. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 33(3), 19–26. Download

Thompson, Christine. (2003). Kinderculture in the art classroom : early childhood art and the mediation of culture. Studies in Art Education, 44(2), 135–146. Download

Thornton, Alan. (2005). The artist teacher as reflective practitioner. International Journal of Art & Design Education, 24(2), 166–174. Download

Weier, K. (2000). Using picture books to develop art appreciation skills. Signpost, (3), 2–4. Download

Weier, Katrina, & Piscitelli, Barbara. (2001). Creating the social milieu for young children’s involvement in art museums. Article : The Journal of Art Education Victoria, 3(1), 25–28. Download

Wolf, A. D. (1990). Art postcards : another aspect of your aesthetics program. Young Children, 45(2), 39–43. Download

Wright S. (2003). Chapter 1 : Creativity pp. 1-18; Chapter 3 : Artistic Learning and Knowing pp. 36-50. In The arts, young children, and learning. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Download

Wright, S. K. (1994). Assessment in the arts : is it appropriate in the early childhood years. Studies in Art Education, 36(1), 28–43. Download