Thinking Through Children's Learning and Development

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4462-7397-5
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten

Reihe: Thinking Through Education Series

Students on education courses, including ITT and early years students, need to know the different theories relating to 'how children learn'. This text explores well known theories around how children learn, covering theories of children's development and learning, learning through play, creativity and learning as well as inclusive learning among others. It balances concise information about the theories and theorists themselves with critical thinking activities to encourage the reader to consider the validity of these theories, and develop their own views on the nature of children's learning. Practical examples and case studies help the reader to connect theory with practice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Knowles, Gianna

Cooper, Linda

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART ONE: THINKING THROUGH CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
Early Theories of Learning and Development

Psychology, Cognition and Learning

Psychology, Behaviour and Learning

Contemporary Notions of Learning

PART TWO: Thinking Through Play, Creativity and Learning
Major Theorists and Play
Play Across the EY and Primary Curriculum
What Is Creativity and Why Is It Important for Learning?

Creativity in the Primary Curriculum

PART THREE: Thinking Through Disability, SEN, Diversity, Families and Learning
Disability and Learning

SEN and Learning

Diversity and Learning
Parents and Families

PART FOUR: Quick Reference Guide to Theories and Theorists Covered in the Book (an A-Z)

Über Autor(innen)

Cooper, Linda
Linda Cooper is a lecturer in Education Studies at the University of Chichester. She has worked in education for sixteen years both as a primary school teacher and as a lecturer. Before commencing her post at Chichester, Linda also worked at Portsmouth University as a lecturer in Early Childhood Studies and at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln with the Initial Teacher Training team. She has a range of interests and has published in the field of technology, physical development and the humanities.

Knowles, Gianna
Gianna Knowles is Principle Lecturer and Head of Partnership (Initial Teacher Education) at London South Bank University. She has also worked with teacher trainee students from across Europe at the University of Jönköping in Sweden. Before working in Higher Education Gianna gained over 12 years experience of teaching in primary schools in England, in London and the Midlands. She has worked in Local Authority Advisory services, working with individual teachers and whole-schools staffs to develop school wide practice and policy. Gianna has experience of being an OfSTED Inspector and reviewer for the Quality Assurance Agency. Her research interest is in the area of social justice, inclusion and diversity.