Influencing early childhood education: key figures, philosophies and ideas: Key themes, philosophies and theories - Softcover

Thinking about early childhood education will offer an academic and critical approach to the wealth of theories that underpin elements of current practice in early childhood care and education. It will focus on analyzing the rise and interconnectedness of theories of learning and development. It will range from key nineteenth century movements to progressive ideas of the twentieth century, encompassing psychoanalytic theories, deconstructing theories and constructivism and behaviourism.

Linda Pound works as an independent Educational Consultant and is the author of Supporting Mathematical Development in the Early Years and Leadership & Management in the Early Years (with Caroline Jones).