Pioneers of Early Childhood Education: A Bio-Bibliographical Guide

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Early childhood education is fundamental to a child's later educational achievements and future success. The principles and practices of modern early childhood education have their origins in the past. This reference book provides biographies and annotated bibliographies of more than 30 pioneers in early childhood education from Johann Amos Comenius (1592-1670) and John Locke (1632-1704), to Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Leland B. Jacobs (1907-1992) and Lillian Weber (1917-1994). Special attention is given to multicultural educators, including Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954) and her work with The National Association of Coloured Women. Biographies are arranged alphabetically, and each is followed by annotated bibliographies of primary and secondary sources. An introductory essay briefly discusses the history of early childhood education from the 17th century to the present. The following biographies are arranged alphabetically, and each includes a brief summary of the subject's contributions to the field of early childhood education. Each biographical sketch is followed by annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources, including obituaries, articles, dissertations and books. Works were selected because they represent the most interesting and informative sources by and about the educators. The volume closes with a chronological listing of the pioneers and a selected bibliography of general works on early childhood education.

Reviews

Barbara Ruth Peltzman...has provided a useful resource for information about early childhood educators, from its roots in the 17th century work of Johann Amos Comenius through our current era.-Education Libraries
For researchers in the history and philosophy of early childhood education, this is an essential source. It appears to be unique in the field.-ARBA
Peltzman states that her purpose is to provide researchers and practitioner with a bibliographic resource....the annotated bibliographies represent an impressive scholarly effort that will offer the majority of readers some new sources of information to pursure and prompt others to remember reference volumes already gracing their own bookshelves.-History of Education Quarterly
"Barbara Ruth Peltzman...has provided a useful resource for information about early childhood educators, from its roots in the 17th century work of Johann Amos Comenius through our current era."-Education Libraries
"For researchers in the history and philosophy of early childhood education, this is an essential source. It appears to be unique in the field."-ARBA
"Peltzman states that her purpose is to provide researchers and practitioner with a bibliographic resource....the annotated bibliographies represent an impressive scholarly effort that will offer the majority of readers some new sources of information to pursure and prompt others to remember reference volumes already gracing their own bookshelves."-History of Education Quarterly

Author Bio

BARBARA RUTH PELTZMAN is an Associate Professor in the Dividion of Education, Notre Dame College, St. John's University. Her numerous articles have appeared in publications such as Reading Instruction Journal, The Reading Teacher, Learning Disabilities News, and Research and Teaching in Developmental Education. She is alos the author of Anna Freud: A Guide to Research (1990). An internationally respected scholar and researcher, she has presented papers at conferences around the world, and is a Fellow of the College of Preceptors in Essex, England.