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9781473906464 Academic Inspection Copy

Learning Theories in Childhood

  • ISBN-13: 9781473906464
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
  • By Colette Gray, By Sean MacBlain
  • Price: AUD $72.99
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  • Local release date: 10/09/2015
  • Format: Paperback (232.00mm X 186.00mm) 240 pages Weight: 440g
  • Categories: Educational psychology [JNC]
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Focusing on the early philosophies of learning and key behavioural, cognitive, and social theorists, including Locke, Rousseau, Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura, Bronfenbrenner & Bruner, this popular book provides a comprehensive overview of children's learning. The authors highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each theoretical perspective, and encourage reflection on how different approaches impact on the learning environment. The discussion finishes with an exploration of the new sociology of childhood. New to this Second Edition are: * a new chapter on 'What is theory and what is learning? * a new chapter on 'The Changing nature of learning' There is also a new companion website which features: * journal articles to read alongside each chapter * podcasts from the authors explaining the key points on each topic * links to video material discussing key theories and methods. You can access the books online materials at study.sagepub.com/grayandmacblain2e Accessibly written, with key questions and recommended reading included, this book is essential for all those studying on child development, early childhood and childhood studies courses, and for anyone interested in understanding more about how children learn and think. Colette Gray is Head of Research Development and Principal Lecturer in Childhood Studies at Stanmillis University College, Belfast, and Sean MacBlain is Reader in Child Development and Disability at the University of St. Mark & St. John, Plymouth. For access to the website
An Introduction to Learning Theories The Developmental Process Underpinning Learning: The Role of Theory and Philosophy The Founding Fathers and Philosophies of Learning Classical and Operant Conditioning: The Early Years Experience Piaget, Learning and Cognitive Constructivism Vygotsky: Learning in a Social Matrix Bandura, Bronfenbrenner and Social Learning Bruner and Discovery Learning/Constructivism New Perspectives: Childhood Studies Theory in Practice: Learning and the Reflective Practitioner The Changing Nature of Learning
This second edition is a fundamental text for anyone working with children or thinking about studying children and learning. It features extended discussion of essential theorists as well as helpful at-a-glance tables which enable the reader to compare different theories. -- Jenny Carpenter
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