Early Years Pioneers in Context

This accessible text explores the lives and work of ten internationally renowned pioneers of early years education and care. It places each pioneer within the time and culture in which they lived to help the reader understand how theories and knowledge about early years education and care have evolved over time. Each chapter traces key themes such as play, child-initiated learning, working with parents, scaffolding children’s learning and the environment enabling students to reflect on the differences and similiarities between the pioneers and understand their contribution to practice today.