The Evolution of the Nursery-Infant School: A History of Infant Education in Britiain, 1800-1970 / Edition 1

by Nanette Whitbread

Overview

Originally published in 1972.This book considers the actual development of infant schools and education in Britain against the background of industrialization and social change, making clear how this development was influenced by the ideas of particular theorists from both the Continent and England.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415432894
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/17/2007
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Nanette Whitbread Leicester College of Education

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Nineteenth Century; Chapter 1 Industrialization and Philanthropy: 1800–40; Chapter 2 Advance and Setback: 1836–62; Chapter 3 The Middle-Class Kindergarten: 1850–1900; Chapter 4 The School Board Era: 1870–1902; Part 2 The Twentieth Century; Chapter 5 The Rise of the Nursery School: 1900–39; Chapter 6 Progress in Infant Schools: 1900–39; Chapter 7 War-time Priorities: 1940–4; Chapter 8 Towards a Rationale: 1945–70;