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The ultimate early years bible. --Nursery Education PLUS Magazine, January 2009.
I cannot recommend [it] more highly! Absolutely fantastic as the students are able to study theorists in a dynamic and interesting user friendly way. I love the way theorists an approaches are 'de-mystified'. --Meg Ord-Hume, Senior Tutor in Early Years, Chiltern Training Limited, Reading.
A perfect introductory text for our incoming education students. --Robyn Cox, Principal Lecturer, The University of Worcester.
I cannot recommend [it] more highly! Absolutely fantastic as the students are able to study theorists in a dynamic and interesting user friendly way. I love the way theorists an approaches are 'de-mystified'. --Meg Ord-Hume, Senior Tutor in Early Years, Chiltern Training Limited, Reading.
A perfect introductory text for our incoming education students. --Robyn Cox, Principal Lecturer, The University of Worcester.
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This book summarises the finding and ideas of educational theorists and psychologists- famous names such as Montessori and Piaget as well as lesser-known ones such as Dewey and Donaldson. It also looks at the theory behind different approaches to early years education-Montessori, Steiner, the Italian pre-school of Reggio Emilia, and the early years curriculum in New Zealand.
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82 of 85 people found the following review helpful
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This book gives a brief outline of the most well known child development theorists. Studying for my foundation degree in childhood studies I refer to this book often as a start point for further research on a particuar theorist, or to find a theorist to make sence of my studies. Together with 'Theories of Childhood' by Carol Garhart Mooney I'm not worried about where to start looking for my research. I look at these! BUY IT.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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A clear and well set out book detailing approximately 20 theorists who have had influences in the way we approach early years education.
I would normally dip in and out of text books but this one I was happy to read as it's set out in such a undemanding and informative way.
The book is set out with headings about each theorist's;
- Life and upbringing
- Books and writing
- Their theory
- How those theories have been put into practise and their influence
The author also critiques the theories and provides web sites and books to find out more about each one.
Whilst it's definitely a useful book and one I've found interesting, I had hoped to find some information on Maslow, Rogers or Kelly so was slightly disappointed they weren't mentioned.
I would normally dip in and out of text books but this one I was happy to read as it's set out in such a undemanding and informative way.
The book is set out with headings about each theorist's;
- Life and upbringing
- Books and writing
- Their theory
- How those theories have been put into practise and their influence
The author also critiques the theories and provides web sites and books to find out more about each one.
Whilst it's definitely a useful book and one I've found interesting, I had hoped to find some information on Maslow, Rogers or Kelly so was slightly disappointed they weren't mentioned.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book, great for all levels - good mix of theorists, excellent links to more information. Good links to those who oppose the theorists cited and why - would recommend as a good basic book for any level of learning
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Really good book for anyone interested in children from parents to teachers to child care practitioners. Read more
Published 19 days ago by SRV
How children learn
This book is great if you need a quick reminder of the theorists and their theory. A good start for my childhood studies degree.
Published 1 month ago by Jules
PGCE STUDY TEXT
Great book - easy to read and comprehend - useful for PGCE Course work. Made some complex theories and theorists simple. Highly recommended.
Published 4 months ago by lewazz
How children learn - Book 2
Very useful, used it for my NVQ3 Childcare & Development, can see me keeping this one as it covers a broad spectrum of info, useful for further reference or study.
Published 5 months ago by Val
How Children Learn Book 2
This book is a must for relating theorists and their theories to how children learn best. It is very specific and clearly laid out in an easy to read format, therefore... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anne
Useful purchase!
I am currently studying for an early childhood degree at university and this book was on my reading list. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lauren
good book
I have just started a childcare course and placement and this book gives a potted history of the main educational theorists and good links for you to research further.
Published 7 months ago by pud
good information
I am doing hnc childcare and education, this book has come in very handy with homework very easy to use too :)
Published 7 months ago by denise
How children learn from educational theories
I used this book recently at work when doing my NVQ level3 in childcare when I had to research different theoriest. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jodie
Very useful book
I found this book easy to read as its so well set out. It helped me during the first year of my foundation degree to get my head around the different theorists etc.
Published 10 months ago by LearningLola
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