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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Focusing on the early philosophies of learning and key behavioural, cognitive, and social theorists, including Locke, Rousseau, Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura, Bronfenbrenner & Bruner, this popular book provides a comprehensive overview of children's learning. The authors highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each theoretical perspective, and encourage reflection on how different approaches impact on the learning environment. The discussion finishes with an exploration of the new sociology of childhood. New to this Second Edition are: * a new chapter on 'What is theory and what is learning? * a new chapter on `The Changing nature of learning' There is also a new companion website which features: * journal articles to read alongside each chapter * podcasts from the authors explaining the key points on each topic * links to video material discussing key theories and methods. You can access the books online materials at study.sagepub.com/grayandmacblain2e Accessibly written, with key questions and recommended reading included, this book is essential for all those studying on child development, early childhood and childhood studies courses, and for anyone interested in understanding more about how children learn and think. Colette Gray is Head of Research Development and Principal Lecturer in Childhood Studies at Stanmillis University College, Belfast, and Sean MacBlain is Reader in Child Development and Disability at the University of St. Mark & St. John, Plymouth. For access to the website Features Summary This text presents the key learning theories and theoriests in children's learning with a balanced but critical review of each perspective. Author Colette Gray (Author), Sean MacBlain (Author) Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20150922 Pages 224 ISBN 1-4739-0646-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4739-0646-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days These enthralling stories are told for South Africa's children. They are about their own everyday experiences and other magical fantasies in the dream-filled world of childhood. If adults appear at all, they do so along with children who are the main focus in this series. We are growing Stages 1, 2 and 3 are available in IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sesotho, Setswana, Sepedi, IsiNdebele, Xitsonga, SiSwati and Tshivenda. These stages are also available in English and Afrikaans for readers to discover the joy of reading in an additional language. Features Summary These enthralling stories are told for South Africa's children. They are about their own everyday experiences and other magical fantasies in the dream-filled world of childhood... Author T. Blues (Author), D. Daniels (Author), B. Hutton (Author) Publisher Oxford University Press Southern Africa Release date 20070625 ISBN 0-19-598030-1 ISBN 13 978-0-19-598030-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This is a new Puffin edition of the bestselling Just Imagine; a companion to the picture book classic You Choose. What would it be like to be as little as a mouse; or as big as a house. Imagine exploring the depths of the ocean, travelling into the past or the future - YOU CHOOSE your own wild and wonderful adventure! This highly inventive and interactive book allows children tell their own stories, combining new elements each time. An incredible spur to the imagination and creativity, building confidence in storytelling. Nick Sharratt's intricately detailed, funny illustrations ensure there are details to discover read after read. Features Summary This is a new Puffin edition of the bestselling Just Imagine; a companion to the picture book classic You Choose. What would it be like to be as little as a mouse; or as big as a house... Author Pippa Goodhart (Author), Nick Sharratt (Illustrator) Publisher Puffin Release date 20180823 Pages 32 ISBN 0-241-33497-7 ISBN 13 978-0-241-33497-3