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Mooney, Carol Garhart.

Theories of childhood : an introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky / by Carol Garhart Mooney. - St. Paul, Minn. : Redleaf Press, c2000. - xvi,103p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

There is a chapter for each theorist, with the biography of the person, the educational theories explained clearly, and examples from the classroom or playground that illustrate the theories.

ISBN: 188483485X

Subjects--Personal Names:
Dewey, John, 1859-1952.
Montessori, Maria, 1870-1952.
Erikson, Erik H. 1902-
Piaget, Jean, 1896-1980.
Vygotskiĭ, L. S. 1896-1934.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Early childhood education--Philosophy.
Child development--Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: LB1139.23

Dewey Class. No.: 372.21/01