How children learn / Sean MacBlain.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacBlain, Sean, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning.

Education.

Cognition in children.

Child development.

Learning theory.

Local Subjects:

Child development.

Learning theory.

Physical Description:

xi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE publications, 2014.

Summary:

Understanding how children learn is a vital part of working with children. Every child is unique and understanding differences in learning helps all to benefit. Going beyond simply understanding the work of key theorists and the various theories of learning, this text helps you recognize what learning actually looks like and how it is best facilitated in any setting. Looking at key topics such as brain development, technology in childhood and barriers to learning, you gain a deeper understanding of what learning really is. Each chapter includes a range of features to support your learning.

Contents:

Introduction

What is Learning?

Learning Theories in Action

Thinking and Learning in the Early Years

Learning in the Family

Learning and Schooling

Intelligence and Learning

The Emotionally Intelligent Learner

Additional Support Needs and Learning

Communities of Learning

Future Learning.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781446272183

1446272184

9781446272176

1446272176

OCLC:

875355277

Publisher Number:

99958984240