Psychodynamic Theory in Early Childhood Education: A Look at the Contributions of Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, Krik H. Erikson, Susan Isaacs, Bruno Bettelheim, E.C.M. Frijling-Schreuder and Margaret Ribble

In this paper I will examine the implications of psychodynamic theory for teaching and learning in early childhood education. The indivudual pioneering efforts of Anna Freud and Melanie Klein in understanding childhood neurosis and in developing child analysis and "play therapy" will be...

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Main Author: Ann V. Dean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Bahamas 2008-06-01
Series:International Journal of Bahamian Studies
Online Access:https://journals.sfu.ca/cob/index.php/files/article/view/89