Theories of Childhood, Revised and Expanded Third An Introduction to Foundational Early Childhood Theorists

<div><p><span><b>Understand theories of childhood to make your days with children smoother, your job easier, and your program stronger.</b></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This best-selling resource provides clear, straightforward introductions to the foundational theories of John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky</span><span>, and Janice E. Hale, as well as discussion of attachment theory</span><span>. Each chapter highlights a theorist''s work and includes insight on how the theory impacts </span><span>teaching</span><span> 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.</span></span><span><br></span><span><span><i>Theories of Childhood</i>, Third Edition,</span><span> </span></span><span>b</span><span><span>uilds the bridge between theory and best practices in early childhood education</span><span> to s</span><span>upport your genuine enjoyment with children by helping you understand more about the ways they grow and learn</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div>