Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years
- Linda Miller - The Open University
- Linda Pound - Education Consultant
By focusing on key figures in early years education and care, this book considers the influential thinkers and ground-breaking approaches that have revolutionized practice.
With contributions from the leading authorities and researchers in the field, chapters provide an explanation of the approach, an analysis of the theoretical background, case studies from practice and questions and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking.
Included are chapters on:
- Froebel
- Psychoanalytical theories of educating and caring for young children
- Maria Montessori
- Steiner Waldorf education
- High/Scope
- Post-modern and post-structuralist perspectives
- The role of the creative arts
- Forest Schools
- Vivian Gussin Paley
- Te Whariki
Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, from undergraduate to graduate degrees, the book asks the reader to engage with debates and to develop their own views and opinions. With staggered levels of further reading, the editors and contributors provide a rich source of material that encourages reflection and promotes progression.
A useful book for students detailing relevant theories and approaches to learning. It is a text that students will be able to 'dip' in and out of when needed.
This book is essential for any learners doing their foundation degree.
It also introduces level 3 learners to curriculum's such as Te Whariki and gives them a solid background on different theories and approaches used internationally. Which is great for the optional unit of CACHE, 17.
This book is really clear and helpful and organized. This works well as a introductory text.
An excellent book for busy students, acts as a gateway to further reading by providing a basis for different current pedagogical theories and practices. Each chapter written by well known authors, experts in their field
Gives a clear I site into theory and how it supports learning in the early years.
This is a useful text for those studying alternative approaches to education in the early years. Chapters explain, explore and critique Froebel, Montessori, Waldorf, High Scope and Forest Schools. Case studies and questions to think about allow the individual to respond to the variations of 21st century education in the early years.
This book is excellent, the students will find this so useful. It is very well written and easy to read, and it will support their learning on theories of development
I will be recommending this book to the students and the learning centre.
This is a very useful book and students have enjoyed it
A fabulous introduction for Level 4 undergraduate students.
This text has an excellent layout and is accessible and well set out. The content is extremely readable and the text is an excellent introduction/extension to learning theories.
Sage College Publishing
