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Well I Wonder: Childhood in the Modern World, a Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Carers
Sally Schweizer
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Description for Well I Wonder: Childhood in the Modern World, a Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Carers
Paperback. Guides the reader through the stages of childhood development and explains children's need of daily rhythm, movement and play. The author emphasizes the importance of guarding the quality of imagination, and indicates the significance of festivals and celebrations. Num Pages: 232 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; JNT; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 594.
'Have we come to misunderstand children? Have we forgotten that children's consciousness, their minds, are intrinsically different from ours? And is that why we are trying to train them to become 'adult', rather than realizing we need to relearn our way of thinking in order to understand children?' Given the fast pace of modern life, traditional qualities associated with childhood - imagination, play, wonder...fun! - are in danger of being left behind. Surrounded by technology and pressured into early learning, the modern child is often bounced between the 'entertainment' of television and computer games and the premature intellectualization of early ... Read more
'Have we come to misunderstand children? Have we forgotten that children's consciousness, their minds, are intrinsically different from ours? And is that why we are trying to train them to become 'adult', rather than realizing we need to relearn our way of thinking in order to understand children?' Given the fast pace of modern life, traditional qualities associated with childhood - imagination, play, wonder...fun! - are in danger of being left behind. Surrounded by technology and pressured into early learning, the modern child is often bounced between the 'entertainment' of television and computer games and the premature intellectualization of early ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
595g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
East Sussex, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781855841246
SKU
V9781855841246
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About Sally Schweizer
SALLY SCHWEIZER is a state-trained teacher. She has taught mostly under-sevens, been a teacher-trainer and an advisor. Her principal concern regards children's loss of childhood. Having written many articles related to this theme, this is her first book for parents, teachers and carers. Music has been central to her life, along with spending much time outside, being a keen gardener ... Read more
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