Go beyond reading about early learning theories andseewhat they look like in action in modern programs and teacher practices. With classroom vignettes and colorful photographs, this book makes the works of Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Lev Vygotsky, Abraham Maslow, John Dewey, Howard Gardner, and Louise Derman-Sparks visible, accessible, and easier to understand. Each theory is defined—through engaging stories and rich visuals—in relation to cognitive, social-emotional, and physical developmental domains. Use this book to build a stronger comprehension of the foundations of early learning theories and become more reflective and intentional in your work with young children.
While there are other books that focus on theories of child development, this title stands out because it illustrates theories through photographs and classroom vignettes. It goes beyond basic descriptions by providing clear and practical visuals and applicable stories to help early childhood educators and caregivers truly understand what theory looks like in classrooms and teacher practices.
This book provides an integrated approach to understanding the child development theories of Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Lev Vygotsky, Abraham Maslow, John Dewey, Howard Gardner, and Louise Derman-Sparks. Chapters define the theories in relation to developmental domains (cognitive, social-emotional, and physical), use stories and photographs to connect theories to real life, and provide action steps for teachers.
Early Learning Theories Made Visibleprovides a plethora of examples of how the theories are used and challenges early childhood educators to reflect upon their own practices to become a reflective and intentional teacherpractices that are all the buzz in the field today.Featured product treatment in Redleaf Press catalogs. Redleaf Press mails out approximately one million catalogs each year to early childhood professiol³&
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