Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget & Vygotsky (Redleaf Press Series) - Softcover

Mooney, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013172794X ISBN 13: 9780131727946

Verlag: Pearson, 2005

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Book by Mooney Carol G

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A supplemental text for an Issues in Early Childhood Education or Introduction to Early Childhood Education course in Early Childhood Education departments or in Child and Family Studies departments. Covers five leading theorists whose perspectives are studied and applied widely in early childhood education. The book distills each theorist's work and explains how it relates to early care and education. Brief, inexpensive; a perfect complement to foundational courses.

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Discover the theories behind good child care practice. Find solutions and guidance in your classroom today by learning about the theoretical foundations of early childhood care. "Theories of Childhood "examines the work of five groundbreaking education theorists in relation to early childhood.

Author Carol Garhart Mooney distills each theorist's work to reveal how it relates to child care and children. She shows how John Dewey examined the qualities that make curriculum meaningful; Maria Montessori, the need for carefully prepared classroom environments; Erik Erikson, an approach to making children healthy and comfortable; Jean Piaget, our knowledge of children's thought processes; and Lev Vygotsky, the importance of teachers and peers in learning.""

"Theories of Childhood "is perfect for undergraduate programs, community college courses, and training workshops, or to help keep staff aware of the theories behind good child care practice.

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• Verlag: Pearson
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• ISBN 10: 013172794X
• ISBN 13: 9780131727946
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128