Giants in the Nursery: A Biographical History of Developmentally Appropriate Practice

The book delves into the historical evolution of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education, tracing its roots from the philosophical writings of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It highlights the experimental applications by practitioners in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, culminating in the scientific foundations established in modern theory and research. This comprehensive examination offers insights into how early childhood education has adapted and transformed over the centuries.