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Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky

A look at the ideas of five educational theorists in relation to early childhood care. An easy-to-learn overview of the theorist opens each chapter. The author then distills the theorists' work to reveal how it relates to child care and children.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 120 pages

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