Theories of early childhood education : developmental, behaviorist, and critical / edited by Lynn E. Cohen, Sandra Waite-Stupiansky.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cohen, Lynn E., editor.

Waite-Stupiansky, Sandra, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education--Philosophy.

Early childhood education.

Physical Description:

xxi, 196 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2017.

Summary:

Theories of Early Childhood Education provides a comprehensive introduction to the various theoretical perspectives influential in early childhood education, from developmental psychology to critical studies. Piaget to Freire. Expert chapter authors examine assumptions underpinning the use of theory in the early years and concisely explore the implications of these questions for policy and practice. Every chapter includes applications to practice that will assist students and professionals in seeing the relevance of the theoretical perspective for their teaching. Book jacket.

Contents:

Jean Piaget's constructivist theory of learning / Sandra Waite-Stupiansky

Maria Montessori : yesterday, today, and tomorrow / Phyllis Povell

The Eriksons' psychosocial developmental theory / Elizabeth Jones and Sandra Waite-Stupiansky

The importance of Urie Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory for early childhood education / Jonathan R. H. Tudge, Lisa A. Merçon-Vargas, Yue Liang, and Ayse Payir

The educaring approach of Magda Gerber / Ruth Anne Hammond

T. B. Brazelton's developmental approach to learning / Joshua Sparrow

The work of B. F. Skinner : effective practices within early childhood settings / Kathleen M. Feeley

Ole Ivar Lovaas : a legacy of learning for children with disabilities / Emily A. Jones, Sally M. Izquierdo, and Caraline Kobel

Mikhail Baktin : dialogic language and the early years / E. Jayne White

Educative experiences in early childhood : lessons from Dewey / Denise D. Cunningham and Donna Adair Breault

The whole world is a chorus : Paulo Freire's influence / Elizabeth P. Quintero

Working with Deleuze and Guattari in early childhood research and education / Gail Boldt.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138189478

1138189472

9781138189485

1138189480

OCLC:

958458573