History of Early Childhood EducationHistory of Early Childhood Education presents a thorough and elegant description of the history of early childhood education in the United States. This book of original research is a concise compendium of historical literature, combining history with the prominent and influential theoretical background of the time. Covering historical threads that reach from ancient Greece and Rome to the early childhood education programs of today, this in-depth and well-written volume captures the deep tradition and the creative knowledge base of early care and education. History of Early Childhood Education is an essential resource for every early childhood education scholar, student, and educator. |
Contents
The Industrial Revolution 17001850 | |
Friedrich Wilhelm Froebel 17821852 | |
Notes | |
PostIndustrial Revolution 18601980 | |
Federal Government Involvement 19001950 | |
Federal Government Involvement in the 1960s and Beyond | |
Native Americans | |
Black Americans | |
Notes | |
AsianAmericans | |
HispanicAmericans | |
Bilingualism | |
Maria Montessori 18701952 | |
European Settlement | |
American Educational Reformers | |
The Kindergarten Movement | |
The Nursery School Movement | |
Day Nurseries to Day Care to Child Care to Quality 2000 | |
Recent Influences from Overseas Twentieth Century | |
Professional Organizations and Their Programs | |
Conclusions | |
The Long View Back | |
The Childrens Charter | |
Other editions - View all
History of Early Childhood Education V. Celia Lascarides,Blythe Simone Farb Hinitz No preview available - 2011 |
History of Early Childhood Education V. Celia Lascarides,Blythe Simone Farb Hinitz No preview available - 2000 |
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