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 great book. Students have engaged with this well as it does not only explain the theory it offers ways of application making it tangible and very relatable for practice.
really straightforward theory at an academic level. Greta for fans of Practical Preschool books who need a more academic approach
Clear summaries of a range of learning theories. An engaging book for Level 3 students with photographs to illustrate the points being made.
Very useful for an overview of specific learning theories when looking at early years practice.
I have requested copies of this for our course, this is one of the best read towards theoretical concepts that students will understand if new to theroy and explains the theorist in depth.
Level 4 good support for Theories and supporting curriculum
This text adds to previous texts by MacBlain providing accessible information about key theories. Excellent as a foundation for students
This was a very accessible book for students and it helped them to understand how to apply theory to practice.
Concise and easy to follow.
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.
- 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
