Theories of Early Childhood Education: Developmental, Behaviorist, and Critical

Theories of Early Childhood Education: Developmental, Behaviorist, and Critical
ISBN-10
1317280393
ISBN-13
9781317280392
Category
Education
Pages
196
Language
English
Published
2017-03-03
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Authors
Lynn E. Cohen, Sandra Waite-Stupiansky

Description

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.

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