Child Life And The Curriculum (1920)

By Junius Lathrop Meriam

Book Overview

Child Life and the Curriculum is a book written by Junius Lathrop Meriam and published in 1920. The book focuses on the relationship between children's lives and the curriculum that is taught in schools. Meriam argues that the curriculum should be designed to meet the needs of the child and should be based on their experiences and interests. He also emphasizes the importance of play and hands-on learning in the development of children. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the relationship between child life and the curriculum. Meriam draws on his own experiences as an educator and researcher to provide practical advice and insights for teachers and parents. Overall, Child Life and the Curriculum is a pioneering work in the field of child development and education, and it continues to be widely read and cited today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104081172
• ISBN13: 9781104081171
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"