How children learn Bk 1: Educational theories and approaches – from Comenius, the father of modern education, to giants such as Piaget, Vygotsky and Malaguzzi

By Linda Pound

The How Children Learn series provides a comprehensive yet accessible account of the educational theorising that has shaped and is continuing to shape teaching and learning in the early years. It explores educational thinking from ancient times to the present day, breaks complex ideas down into understandable ones, helps educators relate theory to their experience of children, makes clear how each theory translates into practice and offers guidance on working with and including children with additional special educational needs.

This new and improved Book 1, printed in full colour, provides a comprehensive and accessible account of educational theorising, from Comenius, the father of modern education, to giants such as Piaget, Vygotsky and Malaguzzi. There is an additional emphasis on what practice looks like along with common criticisms as well as the influence of each theory.