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Learning Theories in Childhood

4.58 (19 ratings by Goodreads)

Paperback | English

By (author): Colette Gray Sean MacBlain

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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Product Details
  • Format: Paperback
  • Weight: 440g
  • Dimensions: 186 x 232mm
  • Publication Date: 24 Sep 2015
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781473906464

About Colette GraySean MacBlain

Dr Colette Gray is a Chartered Developmental Psychologist at Stranmillis University College a College of The Queen''s University of Belfast. She is a Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies was until very recently the Head of Research Development and a Visiting Professor (Child Development & Education) to the University of St Marks & St John''s Plymouth. She has studied and taught a range of undergraduate and post graduate degree modules to students for more than 20 years. Editor of the International Journal of Early Years Education she continues to develop her research interests in the field of participatory research which children and marginalised groups the impact of special needs on children''s learning and the ethical implications of research involving vulnerable groups. Married for 40 years she is the proud grandmother of three pre-schoolers Jacob (3 yrs 6mths) Isabelle (20 months) and Isaac (15 mths). 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. Sean was previously a senior academic at the University of St Mark & St John Plymouth England where he held the positions of Research lead for the Centre for Education and Applied Research Research Lead for the Centre for Professional and Educational Research Research Coordinator for the School of Education and Deputy Chair of the Ethics Committee. Sean has also worked as a Senior Lecturer in Education and Developmental Psychology at Stranmillis University College Queen''s University Belfast. In addition to this Sean has worked for over twenty years as an educational psychologist and continues in this field as an independent practitioner.

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