Macblain, Sean

Learning theories for early years practice/ Sean Macblain - 2nd ed. - London: Sage, 2022. - x, 140p.

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
Friederich 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 the behaviourists
Jean Piaget: an enduring legacy
Lev Vygotsky: learning and social constructivism
John Bowlby and early attachment
Albert Bandura and social learning theory
Urie Bronfenbrenner and learning in 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 Whāriki
Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia
Carol Dweck and children's mindsets
Guy Claxton: building learning power
Part 3: Challenges for theorists in a changing world. The realities of childhood today
Emotional intelligence
How children play
Learning and the brain
The emergence of digital learning


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Early childhood education.
Early childhood education - Philosophy.

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