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Early Childhood Theories Today
Edited by:
- Aaron Bradbury - Nottingham Trent, Nottingham, UK
- Ruth Swailes
August 2022 | 168 pages | Learning Matters
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.
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.
Aaron Bradbury
Stephen Bavolek
Tamsin Grimmer
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Kate Irvine
Pierre Bourdieu
Meredith Rose
Friedrich Froebel
Ruth Swailes
Julie Fisher
Valerie Daniel
Loris Malaguzzi
Sue Allingham
Maria Montessori
Philippa Thompson
Tina Bruce
Aaron Bradbury
Valerie Daniel
Pam Jarvis
Margaret McMillan and Grace Owen
This book gives a detailed account of a range of theorists we use to understand practice; great for students writing assignments where reference to theory is needed.
Education, Suffolk New College
January 6, 2023
Very straightforward text, will be a supportive source for each year of our programme, but particularly the first year. Good to see more contemporary theorists included.
Cardiff School of Education, Cardiff Metropolitan University
October 24, 2022
Clear essential reading for level 4, 5 and 6 students allows them to analyse information to start putting a critique to their work
Sport and Public Services, The Manchester College
August 31, 2022