Theories and approaches to learning in the early years / edited by Linda Miller and Linda Pound.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

By focusing on key figures in early years education and care, this book considers the influential thinkers and ground-breaking approaches that have revolutionized practice. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, chapters provide an explanation of the approach, an analysis of the theoretical background, case studies, questions and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking.

Included are chapters on:

- Froebel

- Psychoanalytical theories

- Maria Montessori

- Steiner Waldorf education

- High/Scope

- Post-modern and post-structuralist perspectives

- Forest Schools

- Vivian Gussin Paley

- Te Whatilderiki

Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book has staggered levels of Further Reading that encourage reflection and promotes progression.

Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University

Linda Pound is a consultant and author, renowned for her work in early years education and care.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• About the editors and contributors (p. ix)
• 1 Taking a critical perspective (p. 1)
• Part 1 Theoretical and Analytical Positions (p. 19)
• 2 Not just the tip of the iceberg: psychoanalytic ideas and early years practice (p. 21)
• 3 Postmodern and post-structuralist perspectives on early childhood education (p. 38)
• Part 2 Foundational Theories (p. 53)
• 4 Froebel today (p. 55)
• 5 Maria Montessori in the United Kingdom: 100 years on (p. 71)
• 6 Steiner Waldorf early childhood education: offering a curriculum for the 21st century (p. 86)
• Part 3 Contemporary Theories (p. 99)
• 7 The HighScope approach (p. 101)
• 8 The wisdom of Vivian Gussin Paley (p. 119)
• 9 Forest Schools in the early years (p. 133)
• 10 Relationships with people, places and things: Te Whariki (p. 149)
• 11 Critical issues (p. 163)
• Index (p. 173)

Author notes provided by Syndetics