Routledge International Handbook of Froebel and Early Childhood Practice ― Re-articulating Research and Policy

Froebelian approaches in the education of young children have had a global influence since the late 19th century and yet their principles and practices urgently need re-articulation in the light of current debates in early childhood research and policy issues. This seminal Handbook makes explicit the features of Froebelian early childhood education, providing key messages for future research and policy. It’s a carefully edited collection of original chapters, essays, case studies and articles with messages for research and policy arising from an interrogation of the tenets of Froebelian early childhood education, initiated by or interconnected with the pioneering work of the Froebel Trust.

Professor Tina Bruce CBE

Vice President of Early Education (BAECE) and is honorary visiting professor at the University of Roehampton. She is a Trustee, Vice Chair of the Education Committee and Chair of the Archive Committee of the Froebel Trust.

Dr Peter Elfer

Trustee of the Froebel Trust and Chair of the Research Committee, and a Principal Lecturer at the University of Roehampton.

Professor of Early Childhood Education and Director of the Research Centre for Children, Families and Communities at the University of Christ Church Canterbury, and was recently made Professor Emerita.

Centre for Children, Families and Communities at the University of Canterbury Christ Church.