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

Theories of Early Childhood Education provides a comprehensive overview of theoretical perspectives in early childhood education, including developmental psychology, critical studies, Piaget, and Freire. It includes additional chapters on language learning and attachment theory and questions assumptions underpinning the use of theory in early childhood education. It is a valuable resource for teacher candidates, teacher educators, and early childhood teachers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Theories of Early Childhood Education, a comprehensive and revised edition, delves into diverse theoretical perspectives in early childhood education, encompassing developmental psychology, critical studies, Piaget, Freire, and more. This edition includes new chapters on language learning by Michael Alexander Halliday and the attachment theory work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Each author critically examines assumptions underlying the use of theory in early childhood education, shedding light on their implications for policy and practice. This book serves as a timely reminder of the crucial interplay between theory and practice, essential for teacher candidates, teacher educators, and early childhood teachers alike. Students will gain a solid foundation, while in-service teachers and professionals will deepen their understanding of the theory behind field observations for certification exams.
Theories of Early Childhood Education, a comprehensive and revised edition, delves into diverse theoretical perspectives in early childhood education, encompassing developmental psychology, critical studies, Piaget, Freire, and more. This edition includes new chapters on language learning by Michael Alexander Halliday and the attachment theory work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Each author critically examines assumptions underlying the use of theory in early childhood education, shedding light on their implications for policy and practice. This book serves as a timely reminder of the crucial interplay between theory and practice, essential for teacher candidates, teacher educators, and early childhood teachers alike. Students will gain a solid foundation, while in-service teachers and professionals will deepen their understanding of the theory behind field observations for certification exams.

Early childhood education theories provide a comprehensive overview of various perspectives, ranging from developmental psychology to critical studies, Piaget to Freire. This revised and updated edition includes additional chapters on language learning by Michael Alexander Halliday and the attachment theory work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Each author challenges assumptions underlying the use of theory in early childhood education and explores their implications for policy and practice. This book serves as a timely reminder of the importance of the relationship between theory and practice, essential for teacher candidates, teacher educators, and early childhood teachers. Students will gain a solid foundation, while in-service teachers and professionals will deepen their understanding of the theory behind field observations for certification exams.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032258034
Edition number: 2 ed