Early Childhood Theories Today - Paperback

by Aaron Bradbury (Editor), Ruth Swailes (Editor)

If you work in the early years, you have probably heard of Montessori and Bronfenbrenner - but have you heard of Bavolek or Fisher? Contemporary theorists and theories of early childhood learning have much to teach us. It is often forgotten that this learning is still evolving and that new voices are joining the discussion every year.

With new chapters on Maslow, Bowlby, Piaget and Vygotsky, this second edition introduces you to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers. It demonstrates how these theories relate to everyday practice in the early years and that discussion of them can support ongoing professional learning.

Author Biography

Aaron Bradbury is Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood at Nottingham Trent University with a specialism in Early Help, Child Development and Child Protection.

Ruth Swailes is an Early Years Consultant with over 25 years' experience in primary education, more than 20 of them in senior leadership roles including primary headship.