Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years
- Linda Miller - The Open University
- Linda Pound - Education Consultant
Included are chapters on:
- Froebel
- Psychoanalytical theories
- Maria Montessori
- Steiner Waldorf education
- High/Scope
- Post-modern and post-structuralist perspectives
- Forest Schools
- Vivian Gussin Paley
- Te Whatilderiki
Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book has staggered levels of Further Reading that encourage reflection and promotes progression.
Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University
Linda Pound is a consultant and author, renowned for her work in early years education and care.
Essential reading for Childhood degree courses. Pound and Millar have brought together the essence of theroy and it's impact on the Early Years.
I am confident my students will certainly make use of further reading recommendations. For me, the chapter on Froebel today makes the book an essential text.
Excellent book that supports early years trainees to develop their understanding of the learning process for young children
I will be using this very informative book across a range of levels in the childcare and early years education courses I teach. I will be recommending it to my level 2 and level 3 students.
This is a really useful and readable book yet one that takes the reader to more deeper explorations according to their personal needs. Versatile across different courses and varying needs and experiences of students, the format is perfect. I keep returning to it or its suggestions for further followup myself
supports the students hugely in understanding how they can apply theory to practice.
Very suitable for modules of the course, particularly looking at international approaches to early education
Impressive and comprehensive book which I shall certainly encourage my students to investigate
Very good in giving overviews of the theorists. Recommended if studying the theory behind children's learning
Good undergraduate-level coverage of key perspectives
An informative book full of relvant approaches and theories to challenge every day practice in the Early Years field.
