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Understand theories of childhood to make your days with children smoother, your job easier, and your program stronger.
This best-selling resource provides clear, straightforward introductions to the foundational theories of John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky. Each chapter highlights a theorist’s work and includes insight on how the theory impacts teaching young children today. Discussion questions and suggested readings are included to help you gain an understanding of what it means to apply each theory to your work with children.
Theories of Childhood, Second Edition:
Builds the bridge between theory and best practices in early childhood education
Supports your genuine enjoyment with children by helping you understand more about the ways they grow and learn
Includes new understandings of Vygotsky’s work
Applies the five theories to the realities of the twenty-first century
Carol Garhart Mooney has been an early childhood educator for more than forty years. She is also the author of Theories of Attachment, Use Your Words, and Swinging Pendulums.
Publisher : Redleaf Press; Second edition (February 19, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1605541389
ISBN-13 : 978-1605541389
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6.9 x 0.4 x 9.9 inches
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Customers find the book helpful for understanding basic theories of education and child development. They find it a useful resource for college courses and a quick read to refresh memory. The book is written in clear language and is easy to understand. Overall, customers consider it a good value for money.
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