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Early Childhood Education
History, Philosophy and Experience

Second Edition


February 2014 | 216 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education emphasises the role of history and philosophy in early childhood practice today. Firmly grounded in current policy from across the UK, the text features a series of imagined conversations with key figures and pioneers, which exemplify various philosophical positions in early childhood. This second edition has been fully updated and revised in line with recent policy changes, and contains new and updated biographies of key pioneers as well as three brand new conversations with historical figures.

 

The book is useful for a range of students of Early Childhood Education or History of Education, from first year undergraduates to PhD students. It will also be incredibly valuable to Early Years trainee teachers, practitioners and policy makers.


 
Introduction
 
PART ONE: A SHORT HISTORY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
 
The Legacy of History
Early Childhood Education in the UK: A Brief History

 
Foundation Stones: Some Key Figures Whose Work Has Influenced Thinking and Development of Provision for Young People

 
 
Into the Twenty-First Century: Twenty-Five Years of Policy Change
Understanding Recent History: 1988-2013

 
Into the Future, Learning from the Past

 
 
PART TWO: THE PIONEERS: THEIR LIVES AND WORKS
Socrates

 
John Amos Komensky (Comenius)

 
Jean Jacques Rousseau

 
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

 
Robert Owen

 
Friedrich Froebel

 
Charles Dickens

 
Charlotte Mason

 
Rudolf Steiner

 
Sigmund Freud

 
Rachel McMillan

 
John Dewey

 
Margaret McMillan

 
Maria Montessori

 
Alexander Sutherland (A.S. Neill)

 
Susan Sutherland Isaacs

 
Louis Christian Schiller

 
Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky

 
Donald Woods Winnicott

 
Jean Piaget

 
Erik Erikson

 
Carl Rogers

 
Robin Tanner

 
Burrhus Frederick Skinner

 
Sir Alexander Bradshow Clegg (Alec Clegg)

 
Loris Malaguzzi

 
Chris Athey

 
 
PART THREE: TALKING OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: NINE CONVERSATIONS
Conversation 1 So, Who Needs History?

 
Conversation 2 Why Early Childhood Education?

 
Conversation 3 What Motivates Young Children to Learn?

 
Conversation 4 How Do Young Children Learn?

 
Conversation 5 A Policy of Creativity

 
Conversation 6 Looking Back to 'Education' and 'Care'... Challenging Current Policy through History

 
Conversation 7 Literacy in the Early Years: A Pedagogy of Patience?

 
Conversation 8 Children's Rights and Early Learning

 
Conversation 9 From God and Church to Awe and Wonder: Spirituality and Creativity in Early Childhood Education

 
 
PART FOUR: LINKING THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT
1. Children's Rights

 
2. The Arts and Creativity

 
3. Literacy

 
4. Play, Learning and Pedagogy

 
5. Early Intervention

 
6. Home Learning and Parental Involvement in Early Education

 
7. Inclusion

 
8. Professional Development and Training

 

Novel approach to theoretical perspectives.

Mrs Tracey Dobbs
School of Care, Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
June 26, 2015

This is a vital read for all Foundation degree Early Years students. It provides clear information on the history of education and its pioneers.

Mr Denise Nannetti
Education (Stevenage), North Herts College
June 10, 2015

great for building knowledge base of EY issues

Mrs Victoria Williams
Early Years Dept, Hopwood Hall College
June 2, 2015

Fantastic book which we will be using for our new full-time degree in early childhood education and care starting in September. The imagined conversations add an interesting dimension which will engage the students.

Ms Kath Tayler
Educatoin, University of Brighton
May 28, 2015

Particularly like the chapter on early childhood pioneers. This will be particularly useful for first year students, hearing about theorists for the first time and this is beautifully enhanced by the conversations chapter

Mrs Tanya Richardson
School of Education, Northampton University
March 31, 2015

A good background into areas relating to schools and early education.

Mrs Gail Parker
SWWCTE, University of Wales, Trinity St David
March 24, 2015

A very good book that provides an insightful background read on Early Childhood Education.

Miss Annette Trilk
childcare, Wakefield College
February 24, 2015

A very useful book for all Early Childhood Students who are seeking guidance and clarity on the journey the concept of childhood and early education and care has taken over the centuries. The first part acts as a good starting point for further research and reading whilst part 3 enables students to begin to see some of the connections across the historical journey and our current ever evolving ECEC system!

Mrs Caroline Guard
School of Applied and Health Sciences, Farnborough College of Technology
February 4, 2015

Good general text. Asked library to order and put out on the general pre-reading for a range of programmes.

Mrs Jan Gourd
Faculty of Education, University of St Mark & St John
December 19, 2014

An excellent overview of the pioneers who have influenced the development of early childhood education.

Miss Katie Potter
Department of Education Studies, Bishop Grosseteste University
December 3, 2014

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