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Learning Theories in Childhood

Second Edition
by Colette Gray and Sean MacBlain

Student Resources

  1. An introduction to learning theories
    • Journal article
    • Book chapter
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  2. The developmental processes underpinning learning: the role of theory and philosophy
    • Journal articles
    • Book chapter
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  3. The founding fathers and philosophies of learning
    • Journal articles
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  4. Classical and operant conditioning: the Early Years experience
    • Journal articles
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  5. Piaget, learning and cognitive constructivism
    • Journal articles
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  6. Vygotsky: learning in a social matrix
    • Journal articles
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  7. Bandura, Bronfenbrenner and social learning
    • Journal articles
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  8. Bruner and discovery learning/constructivism
    • Journal articles
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  9. New perspectives: childhood studies
    • Journal article
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  10. Theory in practice: learning and the reflective practitioner
    • Journal articles
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks
  11. The changing nature of learning
    • Journal articles
    • Book chapter
    • Podcasts
    • Weblinks

Weblinks

These weblinks direct you to relevant resources to deepen your understanding of chapter topics with visual examples. To view the materials click on the following link. Please note these will open in a new window.

  • Watch this video contrasting the early learning experiences of young children in France and the UK. What are the cultural beliefs that inform early provision in both countries? Can you identify any common factors in the services in each country? What key questions would you ask MP Liz Truss?
     
  • Diallo, Y., A., Etienne, and Mehran, F.(2013). Global Child Labour Trends 2008 to 2012. International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC). Geneva: International Labour Office. 

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