Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years
- Linda Miller - The Open University
- Linda Pound - Education Consultant
Included are chapters on:
- Froebel
- Psychoanalytical theories
- Maria Montessori
- Steiner Waldorf education
- High/Scope
- Post-modern and post-structuralist perspectives
- Forest Schools
- Vivian Gussin Paley
- Te Whatilderiki
Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book has staggered levels of Further Reading that encourage reflection and promotes progression.
Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University
Linda Pound is a consultant and author, renowned for her work in early years education and care.
This was a really good text to engage with and I feel students will be able to read and elicit information easily.
Highly recommended for EYS programmes which look at international comparisons of practice.
This will be a useful addition to the reading list for my Pedagogy Module.
A useful text for considering international perspectives on critical issues related to early years education. Will adopt for a module on international curricula studies.
An excellent book that really explains the theory behind early years practice. My students have had to explore philisophical approaches and perspectives and this text book enables them to look further than just their own textbok. A great resource.
A great book for topic specific readings
This book highlighted some of the key learning approaches that students discuss within the process of them completing there Foundation Degree. It is ideal for getting students to consider some of the more contemporary theories which are often not thought of due to it being current or recent practice. The discussion questions are really good for encouraging students to think about the theory in question.
I found the book very readable and the information very accessible for my students. The information is up to date and the "questions for discussion" very useful for starter activities to use in seminars
really informative book, gives the students details regarding the theories without it being too technical and confusing.
