This book covers a wide range of relevant, underpinning theories. This has helped cement knowledge, and learners have been able to easily compare and contrast between various theories
A great book. Students have engaged with this well as it does not only explain the theory it offers ways of application making it tangible and very relatable for practice.
really straightforward theory at an academic level. Greta for fans of Practical Preschool books who need a more academic approach
Clear summaries of a range of learning theories. An engaging book for Level 3 students with photographs to illustrate the points being made.
Very useful for an overview of specific learning theories when looking at early years practice.
I have requested copies of this for our course, this is one of the best read towards theoretical concepts that students will understand if new to theroy and explains the theorist in depth.
Level 4 good support for Theories and supporting curriculum
This text adds to previous texts by MacBlain providing accessible information about key theories. Excellent as a foundation for students
This was a very accessible book for students and it helped them to understand how to apply theory to practice.
Concise and easy to follow.
A 2nd edition of Sean MacBlain’s book containing key early and modern learning theories. The book is dived clearly in three parts: early influences, modern influences and challenges for theorists in a changing world. Each part outlines different theory/theorist, their ideology (linked to cultural/historical context) and pedagogy around the early education. I liked especially the subheadings: ‘What the theory looks like in practice’ parts and related photographs. A must read/recap for anyone working with children but especially beneficial for level 3 and 4 students.
This is nicely laid out and easy to read- A must for those students who are working and studying
Upon inspection, we found that the book is too basic for the level of our classes. This is a good introduction for the topic, but the level of discussion in the classroom is deeper than this.
A superb update to a very popular resource. This books covers an extensive range of learning theories in sufficient detail to guide students in developing their knowledge.