This text presents the key learning theories and theoriests in children's learning with a balanced but critical review of each perspective.

The perfect guide for students who need to get to grips with learning theories and how they relate to practice, this book covers Early and Modern theorists and their theories, and how they apply to early years education today.

Going beyond simply understanding the work of key theorists, this book helps the reader comprehend and recognize what learning actually looks like and how to best facilitate it in any setting. The exercises, real-life examples and chapter summaries in the book make this an accessible course text.

An up-to-date and global perspective exploring the socio-cultural issues facing Early Childhood today.