This best-selling resource provides clear, straightforward introductions to the foundational theories of John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky. Each chapter highlights a theorist's work and includes insight on how the theory impacts teaching young children today. Discussion questions and suggested readings are included to help you gain an understanding of what it means to apply each theory to your work with children.

This book builds the bridge between theory and best practices in early childhood education, supports your genuine enjoyment with children by helping you understand more about the ways they grow and learn, includes new understandings of Vygotsky's work and applies the five theories to the realities of the twenty-first century.

About the Author
Carol Garhart Mooney has been an early childhood educator for more than forty years. She is also the author of Theories of Attachment, Use Your Words, and Swinging Pendulums.|Carol Garhart Mooney has been an early childhood educator for more than forty years. She is also the author of Theories of Attachment, Use Your Words, and Swinging Pendulums.

Reviews
Cleverly conceived and written...It serves its purpose well as an initial foray into some of the leading figures in education theory." - Sandra Leaton Gray, Times Higher Education Textbook Guide, 7th November 2013



Book Information
ISBN 9781605541389
Author Carol Garhart Mooney
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Redleaf Press
Publisher Redleaf Press
Weight(grams) 313g