Last Gang in Town: The Story and Myth of the Clash - Hardcover

Marcus Gray

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1857021460 ISBN 13: 9781857021462

Publisher: Fourth Estate, 1995

Synopsis

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By focusing on the early philosophies of learning and the key behavioural, cognitive and social theorists, this book provides a comprehensive overview of children's learning. The authors discuss the key learning theories, highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and encourage reflection on how different approaches impact on the learning environment. The discussion finishes with an exploration of the new sociology of childhood. Examples are drawn from practice to highlight key concepts, and to make vital links between theory and practice.

Theorists considered include:

- Locke

- Rousseau

- Montesori

-Piaget

-Vygotsky

- Bandura

- Bronfenbrenner

- Bruner

Accessibly written, with key questions and recommended reading included, this book is essential reading 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 Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Stranmillis University.

Dr Sean MacBlain is Reader in Child Development and Disability at University College Plymouth, St. Mark & St. John.

'It gives the reader food for thought and questions how we recognise that children have learnt something, and more importantly challenges our own confidence and ability to explain the process they moved through to reach that final point' - Denise Chadwick, Course Leader BA Early Childhood Studies, University of Huddersfield

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Review

'This book deserves to become hugely popular with the wide range of students currently working towards early childhood studies qualifications at a range of levels: but is also a very valuable tool for more experienced early years professionals keen to develop their skills as reflective practitioners'
-Early Years Update

About the Author

Sean MacBlain is Reader in Child Development and Disability at the University of St Mark and St John, where he now leads the Centre for Education and Applied Research having previously held the position of Research Lead for the Centre for Professional and Educational Research. Before taking up his current position Sean worked as a Senior Lecturer in Education and Developmental Psychology at Stranmillis University College, a College of The Queen’s University of Belfast. Prior to working as an academic, Sean worked as an educational psychologist in Belfast and Somerset, and  continues in this field in his own private practice SMB Associates SW. Sean’s research interests include the professional development of teachers and Early Years practitioners and the social and emotional development of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Sean is married to Angela and lives in Devon, England. 

About this edition

• Publisher: Fourth Estate
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1857021460
• ISBN 13: 9781857021462
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512