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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.

  • For a simulation of Thorndike’s puzzle box, see Puzzle Box (Thorndike). 
     
  • Note in this short clip the number of attempts Malachi makes at climbing the fence and attempts at playing with items in the playground before he abandons the exercise.
     
  • Contrast Malachi’s behaviour with the mouse Brightcheta’s efforts on the wheel.
     
  • Przeworski, A.  (2013). ‘Don't Worry, Mom. Coping with anxiety in families.’ Psychology Today. 

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