Dr. Tony EAUDE

Exploring the research into young children’s spirituality- key themes, implications and challenges

Dr Tony Eaude was, for nine years, the headteacher of a multi-cultural school for children aged 5 to 9 in Oxford, UK. He then studied for an M.Sc. and a doctorate at the University of Oxford on how teachers understand young children’s spiritual development. He has worked independently since 2003 mostly in areas related to holistic approaches to young children’s education and the implications for teachers. He has a particular interest in how the humanities can help even young children deal with important but difficult issues. Among his books are 'Children's Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development- Primary and Early Years’, 'New Perspectives on Young Children’s Moral Education – Developing Character through a Virtue Ethics Approach’, ‘Developing the Expertise of Primary and Elementary Classroom Teachers: Professional Learning for a Changing World ’and ‘Identity, Culture and Belonging: Educating Young Children for a Changing World.’ Tony Eaude recently co-edited ‘Nurturing Young Children as Spiritual Beings in a Globalized World.’ He has also written many chapters in books and academic articles, several in the International Journal of Children’s Spirituality for which he is the Books Review editor. More details of Tony Eaude’s work can be seen on www.edperspectives.org.uk