Learning Theories in Childhood
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Learning Theories in Childhood

  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Learning Theories in Childhood

About this book

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.

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Information

Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Year
2015
eBook ISBN
9781473933804
Edition
2
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Elementary Education

Table of contents

  1. LEARNING THEORIES IN CHILDHOOD-FRONT COVER
  2. LEARNING THEORIES IN CHILDHOOD
  3. COPYRIGHT
  4. ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE
  5. CONTENTS
  6. LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
  7. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
  8. FOREWORD
  9. CHAPTER 1- AN INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING THEORIES
  10. CHAPTER 2- THE DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES UNDERPINNING LEARNING: THE ROLE OF THEORY AND PHILOSOPHY
  11. CHAPTER 3- THE FOUNDING FATHERS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF LEARNING
  12. CHAPTER 4- CLASSICAL AND OPERANT CONDITIONING: THE EARLY YEARS EXPERIENCE
  13. CHAPTER 5- PIAGET, LEARNING AND COGNITIVE CONSTRUCTIVISM
  14. CHAPTER 6- VYGOTSKY: LEARNING IN A SOCIAL MATRIX
  15. CHAPTER 7- BANDURA, BRONFENBRENNER AND SOCIAL LEARNING
  16. CHAPTER 8- BRUNER AND DISCOVERY LEARNING/CONSTRUCTIVISM
  17. CHAPTER 9- NEW PERSPECTIVES: CHILDHOOD STUDIES
  18. CHAPTER 10- THEORY IN PRACTICE: LEARNING AND THE REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONER
  19. CHAPTER 11- THE CHANGING NATURE OF LEARNING
  20. GLOSSARY
  21. APPENDIX- ANSWERS TO EXERCISES
  22. INDEX