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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.

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Author:   Sean MacBlain
Publisher:   Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Sage Publications Ltd
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9781529716269

ISBN 10:   1529716268
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   29 April 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: The Early Pioneers Chapter 1: Recognising the concept of child * The emergence of childhood * Seeing nature in children's learning * Valuing emotional growth in early learning * Recognising the value of play in early learning * The need for social reform * Advancing understanding in intellectual development Part II: Modern Perspectives Chapter 2: Emotional learning in childhood * What does emotional learning look like? * Emotional intelligence * Self-efficacy * Attachment Chapter 3: Social learning in childhood * What does social learning look like? * Language and social learning * The ethics of care * Behaviourism and its relevance for social learning today Chapter 4: Cognitive development and learning * Intellectual development * Play as a pedagogic approach * Viewing learning from the child's perspective * Learning: can we really make it happen out of doors? Chapter 5: Practice outside of the mainstream * Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia * Te whakiri * Sure Start * Instrumental enrichment * The contribution of neuroscience * Digital learning in early childhood Part III: Seeing Theory in Practice Chapter 6: Play as a pedagogic approach Chapter 7: Emotional learning in early childhood Chapter 8: Social learning in early childhood Chapter 9: Language and learning Chapter 10: Health and wellbeing

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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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