Childhood 1892-2002

Beginning with the formation of the International Kindergarten Union in 1892 this valuable reference traces the history of childhood education through over a century of change and growth. An invaluable resource for education students and teachers. Sue Wortham. 2002. 104 pp. ISBN-13 978-0-87173-158-6

No. 1022 $18.50 ($14.40 ACEI members)

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN CHILDHOOD AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THROUGH THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Childhood in the United States Prior to 1890
Childhood Education in the United States Prior to 1890
Roots of Early Childhood Education and Care Prior to 1890

Chapter 2: EXPANSION AND CHANGES IN CHILDHOOD AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: 1890-1920
Childhood in the United States: 1890-1920
Childhood Education: School Reform
Early Childhood Education: Expansion and Change
International Kindergarten Union

Chapter 3: A WORLD IN DEPRESSION AND WAR: 1930-1950
Childhood in the United States: 1930-1950
Childhood Education: Coping With Depression and War
Early Childhood Education: Providing Care and Education During Depression and War
The Association for Childhood Education International: 1930-1950

Chapter 4: A GOLDEN AGE OF CHILDHOOD: 1950-1975
International Involvement
Domestic Achievements
Childhood in the United States: 1950-1975
Childhood Education: Growth and Change
Early Childhood Education: Innovations for Intervention and Compensation
ACEI, A Period of Growth and Expansion: 1950-1975

Chapter 5: A CHANGING WORLD CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION RECONSIDERED: 1975-1992
International Concerns
Domestic Concerns
Childhood in the United States: 1975-1992
Childhood Education: Coping With Strained Resources and Criticisms
Early Childhood Education: An Expanding Ecosystem
ACEI, Preparing for the Future: 1975-1992

Chapter 6: ENTERING A NEW CENTURY
International Concerns
Domestic Concerns
Childhood in the United States: 1992-2002
Childhood Education: Reform, Accountability, and Variability
Early Childhood Education: A New Emphasis on the Early Years
ACEI, New Directions in a New Century: 1992-2002

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