by Chloe Webste
This new book provides accessible
explanations of the key theories, concepts, and approaches that form
the foundations of early childhood education. Unpicking terms like
"attachment," "constructivism," and "heuristic play" and introducing
both established and less-known contemporary theorists, it is designed
to be an easy and comprehensive guide to early childhood theories and
approaches, an often complex topic to understand and explore fully.
The
book is divided into two parts. The first provides a brief overview of
the theorists and approaches, both historical and modern, with
explanations, backgrounds, benefits, and criticisms where appropriate.
It also defines key terms used in theory and research alongside
examples of how they work in practice. Part 2 looks more broadly at how
these theories and approaches have been incorporated into settings and
present-day policies. The chapters also offer insights from
practitioners on how the theories are used successfully and how
different countries and cultures adopt and implement particular
approaches.
This latest book in the
Key Concepts in Early Childhood Series is essential reading for early
years practitioners and students who want to support their studies and
deepen their understanding, as it makes the pedagogical theories behind
the early years curriculum and framework easy to understand and apply.
