From the Book - First edition.
pt. 1. The theories as a framework to support children. Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)
Louise Derman-Sparks (1940- )
pt. 2. Social-emotional development : building relationships to learn. Jean Piaget : arguments, discussions, and disagreements that build relationships
Erik Erikson : children's sense of identity and social integration
Lev Vygotsky : how children communicate their understanding of the world
Abraham Maslow : promoting self-regulation and emotional stability
John Dewey : collaboration, community, and negotiation
Howard Gardner : multiple intelligences as a tool to develop self-esteem
Louise Derman-Sparks : it's not fair! children as social activists
pt. 3. Beyond ABCs and 1, 2, 3s : children as protagonists of their own knowledge. Jean Piaget : children as active learners
Erik Erikson : taking initiative to gain mastery that supports learning
Lev Vygotsky : how children's play improves learning
Abraham Maslow : art as a language that promotes thinking and self-actualization
John Dewey : democracy in the making
Howard Gardner : using multiple intelligences to acquire knowledge
Louise Derman-Sparks : engaging children in deeper thinking
pt. 4. Physical development : beyond gross-motor and fine-motor skills. Jean Piaget : bodies as tools for discovery
Erik Erikson : promoting physical mastery
Lev Vygotsky : scaffolding and learning through physical development
Abraham Maslow : physical strength that supports self-actualization
John Dewey : collaborative play that promotes physical skills
Howard Gardner : learning with the body's intelligence
Louise Derman-Sparks : bodies as identity
pt. 5. Changing the assumptions of early care and education : how the theories give us a voice to initiate change.