This book applies the principles of Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) to infant-toddler care and education today in England, the USA, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
The book contributes to critical debates on the application of Froebelian principles, including unity and connectedness, play, nature, and creativity, and makes recommendations for practice in infant-toddler education and care settings in diverse cultural contexts. The authors present new research from ethnographic studies carried out in the four countries which investigate pedagogies of care with one-year-olds in infant-toddler settings. To avoid perpetuating a universal approach, the book presents multiple perspectives based on the diverse cultures across the four countries. Throughout the book, connections are made between Froebelian principles, infant-toddler pedagogy, and early learning.
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The Froebelian explorers in this book discuss together the pedagogies of care for one-year-olds pondering the differences in the sameness of Froebelian practices in four countries. Their invitation to readers to listen in offers the enriching opportunity to join a group of highly respected Froebelian scholars as they, together with groups of practitioners and families, strive to develop the best for very young children. -- Tina Bruce CBE, Honorary Professor of Early Childhood Studies, University of Roehampton, UK
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Applies the principles of Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) to infant-toddler care and education in England, the USA, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
Prologue
Introduction
1. About Friedrich Froebel
2. Pedagogies of Care in Four Countries
3. Unity and Connectedness
4. Autonomous Learners
5. Valuing Childhood in Its Own Right
6. Relationships Matter
7. Creativity and Symbolism
8. The Central Importance of Play
9. Engaging with Nature
10. Knowledgeable and Nurturing Educators
Epilogue
References
Index
Maria Cooper is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Carrey Tik-Sze Siu is Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at the Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Mary Benson McMullen is Professor of Early Childhood Education at Indiana University, USA. Jean Rockel QSM is Honorary Academic in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Sacha Powell is Chief Executive Officer of the Froebel Trust, UK.
