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.
Details of e-book Theories of Childhood 2nd Edition
- Author(s): Carol Garhart Mooney
- Title: Theories of Childhood 2nd Edition
- Rating: 4.7 out of 5 base on 770 reviews
- Publisher: Redleaf Press; Second edition (February 19, 2013)
- ISBN-10: 1605541389
- ISBN-13: 9781605541389
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- Categories: Education & Teaching
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The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
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