Pioneers in Early Childhood Education: The Roots and Legacies of Charlotte Mason, Rachel and Margaret McMillan, Maria Montessori and Susan Isaacs, Edition 2
About this ebook
The book explores the influences that shaped the ideas, values and beliefs of each pioneer and clearly demonstrates how they have each contributed to our knowledge of young children’s learning and development. It then examines these in the context of current policy to highlight the key ideas that practitioners should consider when reflecting on their own practice. Features include:
- Summaries of each pioneer's ideas and their influence on contemporary practice
- Practical examples to illustrate key principles
- Reflective questions to encourage practitioners to develop and improve their own practice
- Case studies and conversations from both England and Sweden to help further the application of knowledge into practice
Written to support the work of all those in the field of early childhood education, this book will be invaluable to students and practitioners who wish to fully understand the lasting legacies of these five influential women.
About the author
Patricia Giardiello has been involved in the field of early childhood education during the last four decades, both in schools and higher education. As a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University, her involvement in teaching and learning extends across undergraduate and postgraduate study. Patricia’s current interests include principled pedagogical approaches to early childhood education, children’s voice, and intergenerational learning.
