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Pedagogies of Care with One-Year-Olds
Exploring Froebelian Connections in Four Countries
Pedagogies of Care with One-Year-Olds
Exploring Froebelian Connections in Four Countries
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
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
Product details

Published | 24 Apr 2025 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 216 |
ISBN | 9781350367388 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
Illustrations | 10 bw illus |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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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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