Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget & Vygotsky, 2nd Edition, Feb/2013
| Author(s) | Carol Garhart Mooney |
| ISBN10 | 1605541389 |
| ISBN13 | 9781605541389 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 128 |
| Year Publish | 2013 February |
Synopsis
Examine the work of five groundbreaking education theorists—John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky—in relation to early childhood. Theories of Childhood, Second Edition, provides a basic introduction to each theorist and explains the relationship of theory to practice and its impact on real children, teachers, and classrooms. This edition reflects current academic learning standards and includes new understandings of Vygotsky's work. It is a popular guide to help you be aware of the theories behind good child care practices. It is also a widely-used text in undergraduate programs, community college courses, and training workshops that focus on early development and education.
About The Author:
Carol Garhart Mooney has been an early childhood educator for more than forty years and is currently the executive director at Holy Cross Early Childhood Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. She is the author of Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky; Theories of Attachment: An Introduction to Bowlby, Ainsworth, Gerber, Brazelton, Kennell, and Klaus; and Use Your Words: How Teacher Talk Helps Children Learn.
