Theories of childhood

Understand theories of childhood to make your days with children smoother, your job easier, and your program stronger. This best-selling resource p...

The Sociology of Childhood discusses children and childhood from a sociological perspective-providing in-depth coverage of social theories of child...

In this book, early childcare professionals will gain an understanding of the theories of attachment as well as the background and research of the ...

Since the 1990s, the emerging field of childhood studies has been catalyst for empirical research, for policy analysis, and for the development of ...

2nd edition. Presents the key learning theories and theorists in children's learning with a balanced but critical review of each perspective. Conte...

Reducere. This book shows the growth of Melanie Klein's work and ideas between 1921 and 1945, and traces her theories on childhood development, criminality a...

This comprehensive, up-to-date core text covers all aspects of the early childhood studies course. Throughout, key theories and research findings a...

This second edition of Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education and Care is a foundational text that presents contemporary theories, debates, an...

DescriptionThe Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education presents various theories of play and demonstrates how it serves communicative, deve...

This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers.Publisher:...

Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey's educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? May...

This essential textbook equips students with a strong understanding of theories, policies and practices and how they impact on Special Educational ...

Reducere. A pivotal work in the psychological theories of Sigmund Freud, "Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality" puts forth many of the foundational ideas ...

This book traces the life of Charles Darwin, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early ...

Reducere. What are the most common dreams and why do we have them? What does a dream about death mean? What do dreams of swimming, failing, or flying symboli...

Reducere. The renowned childhood researcher, psychotherapist, and best-selling author Alice Miller has received, throughout her long and distinguished career...

Capturing Children's Meanings in Early Childhood Research and Practice draws together contemporary research and established theories to produce a u...

This Very Short Introduction provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible guide to modern child psychology, from birth to early adolescenc...

Reducere. Finally A male survivor speaks out about male childhood sexual abuse. Randy offers survivors and their families answers to their questions of why t...

Reducere. DescriptionAn Essential Guide to Using the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Information and guidance to help you teach new and experienced educators a...

Emilie Conrad's approach to movement education, health, and healing is as varied and deeply textured as her life story. In Life on Land, she interw...

Pre - K Stories offers a lively exploration of how one classroom community played with and collaboratively engaged in authorship. Through everyday ...

Reducere. Studies show that thousands of children are sexually abused in the US every year; most by someone they know and trust. Being abused by a known, tru...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdIllustration(s): 4 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Tables, black and whiteNumber of pages: 218Publication date: 20...

DescriptionPlay takes up much of the time budget of young children, and many animals, but its importance in development remains contested. This com...

Reducere. This book will appeal to anyone who aspires to utilize astrology as a therapeutic tool. Its primary focus is on character and pathology as reflecte...

Reducere. What do dreams mean? How important is childhood, really? Why do we forget this--and remember that? There's nothing more fascinating--or frightening...

The fateful meeting of Freud and Horace Frink, and the ensuing scandal that nearly destroyed psychoanalysis In 1909, while on a fundraising lecture...

Now in a revised and expanded fourth edition, this definitive reference and text has more than 50% new material, reflecting a decade of theoretical...

Now completely revised (over 90% new), this is the authoritative diagnostic manual grounded in psychodynamic clinical models and theories. Explicit...

Reducere. DescriptionIn this volume, editor Suranjan Ganguly collects nine of Stan Brakhage's most important interviews in which the filmmaker describes his ...

DescriptionIf you think the words young children and physics don't belong together, think again. Based on the theories of Piaget and the work of De...

Reducere. DescriptionNew in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maria Montessori, the pioneering teach...

Reducere. Counseling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity reviews the most relevant theoretical approaches for counseling ...

DescriptionThe Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Menswear offers patternmaking techniques for a variety of garment styles and...

Reducere. Integrating Literacy Naturally is a guide for nurturing a love of literacy in both teachers and young children. More than a hundred children's book...

In 1994, Peter J. Hotez's nineteen-month-old daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed with autism. Dr. Hotez, a pediatrician-scientist who develops vaccines...

Reducere. A riveting, twisty psychological thriller from acclaimed author Joe Clifford, perfect for fans of The Whisper Man Brandon Cossey is finishing his l...

Reducere. Killing Time is the story of Paul Feyerabend's life. Finished only weeks before his death in 1994, it is the self-portrait of one of this century's...

Reducere. REA's TExES PPR EC-12 (160) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests (6th ed.)Gets You Certified and in the Classroom Fully revised and updated 6th edi...

Reducere. Meet Riley Ellison, a smart, quirky, young library assistant who's become known in her hometown of Tuttle Corner, Virginia, as Riley Bless-Her-Hear...