Learning Theories in Childhood

By focusing on the early philosophies of learning and the key behavioral, cognitive, and social theorists, this book provides a comprehensive overview of children′s learning. The authors discuss the key learning theories, highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and encourage reflection on how different approaches impact on the learning environment. The discussion finishes with an exploration of the new sociology of childhood. Examples are drawn from practice to highlight key concepts, and to make vital links between theory and practice.

Education & Teaching

MacBlain, Sean

Gray, Colette

Schools & Teaching

Sage Publications Ltd.

By focusing on the early philosophies of learning and the key behavioral, cognitive, and social theorists, this book provides a comprehensive overview of children′s learning. The authors discuss the key learning theories, highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and encourage reflection on how different approaches impact on the learning environment. The discussion finishes with an exploration of the new sociology of childhood. Examples are drawn from practice to highlight key concepts, and to make vital links between theory and practice.

How Children Learn

Understanding How Children Learn is a vital part of working with children. Every child is unique and understanding differences in learning helps all to benefit. This book goes beyond simply understanding the work of key theorists and the various theories of learning to recognise what learning actually looks like and how it is best facilitated in any setting. Each chapter includes: <ul>
<li>Exercises to help you evaluate your understanding and practice </li> <li>Examples taken from real experiences to illustrate concepts beyond the theory </li> <li>Summariesto help you take the key messages from each chapter </li> <li>Suggestions for further reading to help push your own learning further. </li> </ul>
Looking at key topics such as brain development, technology in childhood and barriers to learning, this book will explain what learning really is. Why not also have a look at the companion title Learning Theories in Childhood to explore the key learning theories? Sean MacBlain is Reader in Child Development and Disability at the University of St. Mark &amp; St. John, Plymouth.

Business & Money

Education & Reference

Science & Math

Behavioral Sciences

Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion: Child-centred perspectives

This book is about raising standards in literacy for children with dyslexia by putting the child at the centre of everything you do, focusing on wellbeing, and recognising the role that adults have to play in ensuring all children reach their potential. Concentrating on children in primary schools and early years settings the book looks at: <ul>
<li>Early intervention</li> <li>Pupil voice</li> <li>Working as a team</li> <li>New literacies</li> <li>Child-centred identification, assessment and provision</li> <li>Challenges for the inclusive school.</li> </ul>
Suitable for all those working with children with dyslexia this book contains strategies that can be easily adopted to academically and emotionally benefit the children you are working with.

Dunn, Jill

Long, Louise

Focusing on the early philosophies of learning and key behavioural, cognitive, and social theorists, including Locke, Rousseau, Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura, Bronfenbrenner &amp; 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 &amp; St. John, Plymouth. For access to the website

Contemporary Childhood

Contemporary Childhood brings readers up-to-date with the latest developments and keys issues from around the globe and explains how these changes are impacting on practice in early years and primary classrooms.  Key issues in contemporary childhood are explored through three sections on The Child, The Family, and Emerging Trends, with topics including:   the "Digital Child" and the rise of new technologies children’s security and the impact of poverty, austerity and conflict children’s happiness, mental-health, and wellbeing the changing nature of families including LGBT homes, refugees, and asylum seekers the challenges of multi-agency working  The pace of change in early childhood can be daunting, but this book helps students and practitioners understand the variety of issues affecting children around the world.

Luke, Ian

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Learning Theories in Childhood

Learning Theories in Childhood

How Children Learn

How Children Learn

Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion: Child-centred perspectives

Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion: Child-centred perspectives

Learning Theories in Childhood

Learning Theories in Childhood

Contemporary Childhood

Contemporary Childhood