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The Influence of Theorists and Pioneers on Early Childhood Education

The Influence of Theorists and Pioneers on Early Childhood Education

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The book explores the major shifts in early childhood thinkers and educators' views and the influence of developmental theories on early childhood education. It critically examines the fundamental influence of thinkers such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Adler, Pestalozzi, and Froebel on early childhood learning and contends that these theoretical conceptions have heavily influenced modern views of early childhood education. It is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students in Education, Public Policy, History of Education, Psychology, and Sociology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The chapters in this book delve into the profound shifts in the perspectives of early childhood thinkers and educators, who have played a crucial role in shaping contemporary theoretical frameworks related to early childhood learning. Moreover, the book takes a retrospective look at the influence of developmental theories on early childhood education, beginning in the 1890s with the pioneering work of G. Stanley Hall, who established the close association between early childhood education and child development. Several chapters are dedicated to conducting critical examinations of the fundamental impact of influential thinkers such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Adler, Pestalozzi, Froebel, and many others on early childhood learning.

Furthermore, the book argues that these theoretical conceptions of child development have exerted a significant influence on modern views of early childhood education. This book represents a substantial and valuable addition to the field of early childhood learning, serving as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students in the fields of Education, Public Policy, History of Education, Psychology, and Sociology.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Early Child Development and Care journal.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367636746

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