Learning Theories for Early Years Practice

Part I: Early Influences John Locke and the Emergence of Empiricism Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the Concept of 'Child' Johann Pestalozzi and the Importance of Nature Friedrich Froebel and the Importance of Play Rachel and Margaret McMillan and Social Reform The Psychodynamic Tradition Rudolf Steiner and the Changing Needs of Children Maria Montessori: The Environment and Learning Part II: Modern Influences John Dewey and Child-centred Education Burrhus Skinner and the Behaviourists Jean Piaget: An Enduring Legacy Lev Vygotsky: Learning and Social Constructivism John Bowlby and Early Attachment ChaAlbert Bandura and Social Learning Theory Urie Bronfenbrenner: Learning in the Wider Context Jerome Bruner and Constructivism Howard Gardner and Theories of Multiple Intelligence Reuven Feuerstein and Instrumental Enrichment Nel Noddings and the Ethics of Care Te Whariki Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia Carol Dweck and Children's Mindsets Guy Claxton: Building Learning Power Part III: Challenges for Theorists in a Changing World The Realities of Childhood Today Emotional Intelligence How Children Play Learning and the Brain The Emergence of Digital Learning