Early Childhood Theories Today

Download or read book Early Childhood Theories Today written by Aaron Bradbury and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers.

Download or read book Theories of Early Childhood Education written by Lynn E. Cohen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Theories of Childhood written by Carol Garhart Mooney and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A supplemental text for an Issues in Early Childhood Education or Introduction to Early Childhood Education course in Early Childhood Education departments or in Child and Family Studies departments. Covers five leading theorists whose perspectives are studied and applied widely in early childhood education. The book distills each theorist's work and explains how it relates to early care and education. Brief, inexpensive; a perfect complement to foundational courses.

Download or read book Early Childhood Theories Today written by Aaron Bradbury and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you work in the early years, you have probably heard of Montessori and Bronfenbrenner - but have you heard of Bavolek or Fisher? Contemporary theorists and theories of early childhood learning have much to teach us. It is often forgotten that this learning is still evolving and that new voices are joining the discussion every year. This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers. It demonstrates how these theories relate to everyday practice in the early years and that discussion of them can support ongoing professional learning.

Download or read book Early Learning Theories Made Visible written by Miriam Beloglovsky and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classroom stories and photographs provide a dynamic way for early childhood professionals to understand child development theories

Download or read book Learning Theories in Childhood written by Colette Gray and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By focusing on the early philosophies of learning and the key behavioral, cognitive, and social theorists, this book provides a comprehensive overview of children's learning. The authors discuss the key learning theories, highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and encourage reflection on how different approaches impact on the learning environment. The discussion finishes with an exploration of the new sociology of childhood. Examples are drawn from practice to highlight key concepts, and to make vital links between theory and practice.

Download or read book Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years written by Linda Miller and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-12-29 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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.