Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years

By Linda Pound

Book Overview

By focusing on key figures in early years education and care, this book considers the influential thinkers and ground-breaking approaches that have revolutionized practice.

With contributions from the leading authorities and researchers in the field, chapters provide an explanation of the approach, an analysis of the theoretical background, case studies from practice and questions and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking.

Included are chapters on:

FroebelPsychoanalytical theories of educating and caring for young childrenMaria MontessoriSteiner Waldorf educationHigh/ScopePost-modern and post-structuralist perspectivesThe role of the creative artsForest SchoolsVivian Gussin PaleyTe Whariki

Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, from undergraduate to graduate degrees, the book asks the reader to engage with debates and to develop their own views and opinions. With staggered levels of further reading, the editors and contributors provide a rich source of material that encourages reflection and promotes progression.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849205787
• ISBN13: 9781849205788
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Sage Publishing Ltd
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 9.4"