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Philosophy of Early Childhood Education: Transforming Narratives
Farquhar
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Description for Philosophy of Early Childhood Education: Transforming Narratives
Paperback. Philosophy of Early Childhood Education: Transforming Narratives provides an insightful reflection on some contemporary issues and theories underpinning early childhood education. Editor(s): Farquhar, Sandy; FitzSimons, Peter. Series: Educational Philosophy and Theory Special Issues. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 226.
Philosophy of Early Childhood Education: Transforming Narratives provides an insightful reflection on some contemporary issues and theories underpinning early childhood education. The essays in this volume penned by an international group of educators are both critical and transformative, offering new insights on the practices and policies within early childhood education.
- Provides a critical reflection on some current issues within early childhood education
- Offers perspectives outside traditional narratives of early childhood
- Encourages the emergence of new paradigms for early childhood education
- Promotes the value of difference, perspective, and "otherness"
- Features an international field of contributors from diverse geographical boundaries
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
Series
Educational Philosophy and Theory Special Issues
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405174046
SKU
V9781405174046
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99-50
About Farquhar
Sandy Farquhar is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She is currently lecturing in early childhood curriculum and professional studies. Peter Fitzsimons has, at various times, been a teacher, professional musician, radio journalist, factory manager, harassed parent, and an educational management consultant. He was also recently awarded a PhD for ... Read more
Reviews for Philosophy of Early Childhood Education: Transforming Narratives
“All the contributors challenge traditional ways of thinking about early childhood. Drawing on many postmodern thinkers such as Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, Guattari, and Lyotard, they suggest some of the limitations that have emerged from the developmental emphasis that sees children as becoming, rather than being.” (CHOICE, March 2009)