Learning Theories for Early Years Practice
The perfect guide for students who need to get to grips with learning theories and how they relate to the early years, this book covers Early and Modern theorists and their theories, and how they apply today. Bursting with full colour photographs, case studies, activities and discussion points, each chapter explores the theorist and the theory; what the theory looks like in practice; the strengths and weaknesses of each theory; and its links to other theorists.
This new edition includes:
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Three new chapters on Bowlby, Dweck and Claxton
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New reflective activities
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New critical questions following the case studies
A 2nd edition of Sean MacBlain’s book containing key early and modern learning theories. The book is dived clearly in three parts: early influences, modern influences and challenges for theorists in a changing world. Each part outlines different theory/theorist, their ideology (linked to cultural/historical context) and pedagogy around the early education. I liked especially the subheadings: ‘What the theory looks like in practice’ parts and related photographs. A must read/recap for anyone working with children but especially beneficial for level 3 and 4 students.
This is nicely laid out and easy to read- A must for those students who are working and studying
Upon inspection, we found that the book is too basic for the level of our classes. This is a good introduction for the topic, but the level of discussion in the classroom is deeper than this.
A superb update to a very popular resource. This books covers an extensive range of learning theories in sufficient detail to guide students in developing their knowledge.
- The theorist
- Key publication
- Understanding the theory
- What the theory looks like in practice
- Case studies
- Strength and weaknesses of the theory
- Link to other theories
- Critical questions
- Activities and points for discussion
- Extended and recommended reading
- References
Sage College Publishing
