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Learning Theories for Early Years Practice

Third Edition


248 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This third edition showcases captivating full-color photographs, compelling case studies, engaging activities, and thought-provoking discussion points. Each chapter delves into the theorist and the theory, illustrating their practical applications, strengths, weaknesses, and connections to other theorists. This indispensable resource empowers students to create inclusive learning environments.

New to this edition:

  • New chapter on Barbara Rogoff and children in cultural communities
  • Expanded final section on theorists in the contemporary world, covering vital issues such as mental health, diversity, gender, special educational needs, play, valuing our environments, and artificial intelligence
  • Updated case studies and examples
 
PART 1 EARLY INFLUENCES
 
John Locke and the Emergence of Empiricism
 
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the Concept of ‘Child’
 
Johann Pestalozzi and the Importance of Nature
 
Friedrich Froebel and the Importance of Play
 
Rachel and Margaret McMillan and Social Reform
 
The Psychodynamic Tradition
 
Rudolf Steiner and the Changing Needs of Children
 
Maria Montessori: The Environment and Learning
 
PART 2 MODERN INFLUENCES
 
John Dewey and Child-centred Education
 
Burrhus Skinner and Behaviourism
 
Jean Piaget: An Enduring Legacy
 
Lev Vygotsky: Learning and Social Constructivism
 
John Bowlby and Early Attachment
 
Albert Bandura and Social Learning Theory
 
Urie Bronfenbrenner: Learning in the Wider Context
 
Jerome Bruner and Constructivism
 
Howard Gardner and Theories of Multiple Intelligence
 
Reuven Feuerstein and Instrumental Enrichment
 
Nel Noddings and the Ethics of Care
 
Te Whariki
 
Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia
 
Carol Dweck and Children’s Mindsets
 
Guy Claxton: Building Learning Power
 
Barbara Rogoff: children as Participants in their Cultural Communities
 
PART 3 CHALLENGES FOR THEORISTS IN A CHANGING WORLD
 
Challenges for Theorists in a Changing World

Sean MacBlain

Sean MacBlain PhD is a distinguished author and academic  whose publications include: MacBlain (Sage, 2021) Children’s Learning in Early Childhood; MacBlain (Sage, 2020) Child Development for Teachers; MacBlain, Dunn and Luke (Sage, 2017) Contemporary Childhood;  Gray and MacBlain (Sage, 2015) Learning Theories in Childhood; MacBlain, Long and Dunn, (Sage, 2015) Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion: Child-centred Perspectives;  MacBlain (Sage, 2014) How Children Learn. Sean’s publications are used by students, practitioners and academics throughout the world and have been widely translated including into Chinese and Vietnamese.... More About Author