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How Children Learn: From Montessori to Vygotsky - Educational Theories and Approaches Made Easy

How Children Learn: From Montessori to Vygotsky - Educational Theories and Approaches Made Easy
By Linda Pound

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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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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1895 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 64 pages

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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.

About the Author
Linda Pound is an early years consultant, trainer and writer who has been head of a nursery school, an LEA inspector and university lecturer, running both foundation and honours degree programmes on early childhood studies. She is also involved in post-graduate courses including EYPS and NPQICL at London Metropolitan University.

Customer Reviews

A must for those studying in early years5
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.

Essential at any level5
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

excellent for nvq3 childcare5
very easy to read and understand making it ideal for nvq3 childcare a must! great!!