Friedrich Froebel considers the origins of Froebelian early childhood education providing context to the development of his theories and ideas, critically examines the key themes of this philosophy of education and explores the relevance of Froebelian practice today.
Tina Bruce explores the key aspects of Froebelian philosophy of education: the importance of family, the importance of highly trained teachers, the importance of nature, the whole child and the Froebelian concept of unity, mother songs, movement games, play and self-activity of the child. In exploring each key area, Bruce considers the implication for Froebelian practice, the views of critics and supporters, the implications for education today and for research. Each aspect is considered within an international context, drawing on research and practice from across the world. The final chapter gathers together the next steps for Froebelian early childhood education, providing navigational tools and suggestions for what must be addressed if Froebel is to remain useful to future practitioners and researchers.
- ISBN10 1474250459
- ISBN13 9781474250450
- Publish Date 14 January 2021
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
- Format eBook
- Pages 184
- Language English
- URL http://bloomsbury.com/