Everything you need to know about Learning Theories in Early Childhood practice.
This book explores the key theorists and theories that form the foundation of learning and development in early childhood. Building your own understanding and knowledge of children's learning, it then helps you develop the skills of translating theory into practice.
How does this book support you?
* The structure of the book mirrors your student learning journey, to compliment your course and seminar reading.
* Parts 1 and 2 help you develop your reflective and analytical skills through critical questions, photographs and discussion points.
* Part 3 gives real life case studies to help you understand how the theories can be practically applied in settings to improve your own practice.
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.
Title: Children’s Learning in Early Childhood: Learning Theories in Practice 0-7 Years
Author: MacBlain, Sean
ISBN: 9781529716252
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Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Date: 2021-04-29
Number of Pages: 176
Weight: 0.3766 kg
