Description
Philosophy of Early Childhood Education: Transforming Narratives provides an insightful reflection on some contemporary issues and theories underpinning early childhood education. The essays in this volume penned by an international group of educators are both critical and transformative, offering new insights on the practices and policies within early childhood education.
- Provides a critical reflection on some current issues within early childhood education
- Offers perspectives outside traditional narratives of early childhood
- Encourages the emergence of new paradigms for early childhood education
- Promotes the value of difference, perspective, and "otherness"
- Features an international field of contributors from diverse geographical boundaries
About the Author
Sandy Farquhar is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She is currently lecturing in early childhood curriculum and professional studies.
Peter Fitzsimons has, at various times, been a teacher, professional musician, radio journalist, factory manager, harassed parent, and an educational management consultant. He was also recently awarded a PhD for his work on Nietzsche and Education.
Reviews
"All the contributors challenge traditional ways of thinking about early childhood. Drawing on many postmodern thinkers such as Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, Guattari, and Lyotard, they suggest some of the limitations that have emerged from the developmental emphasis that sees children as becoming, rather than being." (CHOICE, March 2009)
Book Information
ISBN 9781405174046
Author Sandy Farquhar
Format Paperback
Page Count 120
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 245g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 172mm * 11mm
