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Sage Publications Ltd Early Childhood Education History Philosophy and Experience 2014 Edition by Cathy Nutbrown, Peter Clough
This accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education emphasises the role of history and philosophy in early childhood practice today. Firmly grounded in current policy from across the UK, the text features a series of imagined conversations with key figures and pioneers, which exemplify various philosophical positions in early childhood. This second edition has been fully updated and revised in line with recent policy changes, and contains new and updated biographies of key pioneers as well as three brand new conversations with historical figures.The book is useful for a range of students of Early Childhood Education or History of Education, from first year undergraduates to PhD students. It will also be incredibly valuable to Early Years trainee teachers, practitioners and policy makers. Table of contents :- IntroductionPART ONE: A SHORT HISTORY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The Legacy of History Early Childhood Education in the UK: A Brief HistoryFoundation Stones: Some Key Figures Whose Work Has Influenced Thinking and Development of Provision for Young PeopleInto the Twenty-First Century: Twenty-Five Years of Policy Change Understanding Recent History: 1988-2013Into the Future, Learning from the Past PART TWO: THE PIONEERS: THEIR LIVES AND WORKSSocratesJohn Amos Komensky (Comenius)Jean Jacques RousseauJohann Heinrich PestalozziRobert Owen Friedrich FroebelCharles DickensCharlotte MasonRudolf Steiner Sigmund Freud Rachel McMillanJohn Dewey Margaret McMillan Maria MontessoriAlexander Sutherland (A.S. Neill)Susan Sutherland IsaacsLouis Christian SchillerLev Semyonovich Vygotsky Donald Woods WinnicottJean Piaget Erik EriksonCarl RogersRobin Tanner Burrhus Frederick SkinnerSir Alexander Bradshow Clegg (Alec Clegg)Loris MalaguzziChris AtheyPART THREE: TALKING OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: NINE CONVERSATIONS Conversation 1 So, Who Needs History?Conversation 2 Why Early Childhood Education?Conversation 3 What Motivates Young Children to Learn?Conversation 4 How Do Young Children Learn? Conversation 5 A Policy of CreativityConversation 6 Looking Back to 'Education' and 'Care'... Challenging Current Policy through HistoryConversation 7 Literacy in the Early Years: A Pedagogy of Patience? Conversation 8 Children's Rights and Early LearningConversation 9 From God and Church to Awe and Wonder: Spirituality and Creativity in Early Childhood Education PART FOUR: LINKING THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT1. Children's Rights 2. The Arts and Creativity 3. Literacy 4. Play, Learning and Pedagogy 5. Early Intervention 6. Home Learning and Parental Involvement in Early Education7. Inclusion8. Professional Development and Training