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Tracing the concept of child-centered education back tthe Enlightenment, the authors provide a fascinating, and informative history of educational theory and practiceThe book is brief, accessible, and inspiring —CHOICE Against an increasingly authoritarian background of testing and instruction, concern is growing about disengagement and loss of depth and quality in education at all levels Child Centred Education seeks texplore the role of elementary education within this debate This book inspires teachers seeking tmake their practice more genuinely educational Authors Christine Doddington and Mary Hilton capture the current opinion that elementary schools can begin treclaim some of their autonomy, be innovative, and become more creative Based on wide ranging research, the book sets out trevive the creative alternative tthe rigid and impoverished learning experienced by tomany elementary school children The authors trace the origins and history of the child-centered tradition; set out its fundamental beliefs and values; and explore its place in education today This book is for teachers, school districts, undergraduate and graduate teacher education, and professional development courses
