Olfaction in Early Childhood Research and Practice: How the Study of Smell Charts New Frontiers in Early Education
Oct 2024 · Taylor & Francis
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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.
About the author
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.
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