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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. 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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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Education Educational psychology

• Full title: Learning Theories in Childhood
• Author: Colette Gray, Sean MacBlain
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 240
• EAN: 9781473906457
• ISBN: 1473906458
• ID: 09240682
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Weight: 590 g
• Dimensions: 193 × 240 × 18 mm
• Date of publishing: 08. October 2015

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