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Find solutions and guidance in your classroom today by looking at the theoretical foundations of early childhood care. An intensive look at the ideas of five groundbreaking educational theorists, Theories of Childhood examines the work of John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky in relation to early childhood. Each theorist's ideas are presented to help teachers and students look to the theoretical foundations of early childhood care for solutions and guidance in classrooms today.
An easy-to-learn overview of the theorist opens each chapter. Author Carol Garhart Mooney then distills their work to reveal how it relates to child care and children. Dewy examines the relationship of curriculum to life; Montessori, the need for carefully prepared classroom environments; Erikson, an approach to making children healthy and comfortable; Piaget, the knowledge of children's thought processes; and Vygotsky, the importance of teachers and peers in learning.
Each point is then examined in detail, including examples and stories of how the theory applies in child care. Discussion questions and a recommended list of resources for further reading close each chapter.
Perfect for undergraduate programs, community college courses, and training workshops, or to help keep your staff aware of the theory behind good child care practice.
About the Author
Carol Mooney received her M.Ed. from Harvard University. She has worked as a Head Start teacher and community college instructor in Manchester, NH, for over 10 years. Theories of Childhood is her second book.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Its a nice change to be able to read a book and digest the information without then wondering whether you'll ever recall what you read. As a student teacher with a room full of books, i know I can rely on this one book to provide relevant quotes. i even enoy reading it, which is not usual when it comes to books written about theory. Buy this book, it is worth its weight in gold!!
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Cannot get your head around theorists? Anyone taking a childcare course should have this book, because love them or not you have to deal with them and this book is the best, it covers the essential work of five theorists in a clear straighforward way that is easy to read and understand. I came across this book looking through Amazons selection thought I would try it and have recommended it and used it as a reference many times since.
190 of 198 people found the following review helpful
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With many years as a practitioner and now as a trainer I have longed for a book I could recommend to a range of learners which simply outlined significant theories.
Too often the mystery surrounding theory prevents effective learning and knowledgeable adults feel they can never understand the theory.
Carol Garhart Mooney has done us all a favour by producing a clear and concise book, easy to read, intelligently explained and best of all illustrated with up to the minute descriptions of practice linked to theory.
I have shared this book with students on level 2 and 3 programmes, colleagues and other professionals who all agree...
Two more in the pipe line as this is now being added to the course library for our early years programmes.
Dewey, Montessori, Erickson, Piaget and Vygosky provide readers with a fundimental understanding to build on and hopefully the courage to go back and revisit the theorists in their own words.
I do hope she moves on and perhaps looks at Bruner, Bandura, Steiner ............
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Some good info.
I thought this was about the theories but it is mainly about how one person has percieved the theorist and a small bit on their theories. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nikki84_14
theories of childhood
highly recommended, interesting reading about the key figures in primary education prior to starting my pgce course
Published 22 months ago by lolly
Great book!
Mooney's approach allows students and teachers to put theory into practice.
The book is easy to read and encourages students to reflect on their future role as teachers and to... Read more
The book is easy to read and encourages students to reflect on their future role as teachers and to... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by Karen York
Theories of Childhood
This book was recommended for my studies. I have found it very interesting to read about the different theorists and how a lot of current childcare practice that is taken for... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2009
Excellent Book.
Excellent Book. Currently undertaking my foundation degree in the early years and this book is an excellent resource when studying some of the theorists. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2009 by Mrs. Jayne Hutton
Theories of Childhood
I am studying a foundation degree in Early Years, I have found theorists a bit confusing. I was introduced to this book recently and have found it very useful when writing... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2008 by L. Frampton
Promises much
This book promises much but is written in a rather patronising manner and while making the effort to be understandable (and succeeding) manages to lose the reader's interest. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2008 by J. Arbuckle
BUY IT YOU WONT REGRET IT
Its not easy to find the theory or theorist you need to support your assingnment at the best of times. Believe me this make the job a lot easier. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2007 by W. Towgood
theories of childhood
this is an excellent, easy to read and understand book. it clearly explains the ideas and theories of dewey, erikson, montessori, piaget and vygotsky. Read more
Published on 14 April 2006 by busybee
Easy read
This book does exactly what it promises. It gives a clear brief introduction to the childhood theories of Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget and Vygotsy and their backgrounds. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2005 by J. Probst
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