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Learning Theories in Childhood

Second Edition

by Colette Gray and Sean MacBlain

Student Resources

An introduction to learning theories
The developmental processes underpinning learning: the role of theory and philosophy
The founding fathers and philosophies of learning
Classical and operant conditioning: the Early Years experience
Piaget, learning and cognitive constructivism
Vygotsky: learning in a social matrix
Bandura, Bronfenbrenner and social learning
Bruner and discovery learning/constructivism
New perspectives: childhood studies
Theory in practice: learning and the reflective practitioner
The changing nature of learning

Book chapter

Crowley, K. (2014). Introduction to child development. In K. Crowley (Ed) Child Development. London: Sage.

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