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Educating the Young Mathematician: A Historical Perspective through the Nineteenth Century
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Saracho, Olivia N.; Spodek, Bernard – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2009
Educational programs for young children emerged reasonably early in the history of the United States of America. Its theoretical foundation was based on the thoughts and principles of various early European scholars who differed from one another in their educational theories and how they viewed experiences that would impact on young children's…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Theories, Young Children
The Tension between Teacher Control and Children's Freedom in a Child-Centered Classroom: Resolving the Practical Dilemma through a Closer Look at the Related Theories
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Tzuo, Pei Wen – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2007
This article explores the meaning of child-centeredness in Early Childhood Education (ECE), by shedding light on the nuanced tensions between teacher control and children's freedom. While ECE professionals advocate the importance of children's individual interests and needs in education, they diverge somewhat in their perspectives about the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Student Centered Curriculum, Critical Theory, Young Children