| Description |
xii, 211 pages ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
"Having a good grasp of theories of child development and what these look like in practice, can make a positive difference to how you understand babies and children and the ways in which they learn. This guide offers easy access to a wide range of concepts, as well as traditional and current theories, of how babies and children learn. Each chapter offers clear guidance on how to recognise the theory in action within the setting and suggests ways to test these ideas out in early years' settings, supporting the development of reflective practice. Case studies are included throughout, along with questions to guide thinking and encourage readers to develop their practice. Summaries conclude each chapter offering a quick reference of the theory examined and the benefits of applying it to practice. An essential guide for those looking to develop their practice in supporting child development within the Early Years"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
An overview of theory and practice in the early years -- Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) -- Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) -- Rachel McMillan (1859-1917) and Margaret McMillan (1860-1931) -- Sigmund Freud (1956-1939) -- John Bowlby (1907-1990)7 -- Jean Piaget (1896 -- 1980) -- Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) -- Jerome Bruner (1915- ) -- Colwyn Trevarthen (1931- ) -- Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917-2005) -- Bridging the gap : understanding the use of neuroscience in the early years -- What next? Reconceptualizing early years education -- Bringing the theories alive : how to undertake action research in your setting -- Back to the future : lessons from the past in the present. |
| Subject |
Early childhood education -- Philosophy.
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Child development.
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EDUCATION -- Preschool & Kindergarten.
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EDUCATION -- Aims & Objectives.
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| Added Author |
Pascal, Christine, author.
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| ISBN |
9781780936567 (hardback) |
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1780936567 (hardback) |
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9781780937533 (paperback) |
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1780937539 (paperback) |
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