A comprehensive primer on major educational theorists, building on Aubrey & Riley's main book and offering a practical, theoretical and critical overview of more challenging theorists, including many with a strong sociological focus.

An accessible guide to the theories of 19 major educational thinkers, the strengths and limitations of their ideas, their relevance today and how they can be used in the classroom and other educational settings.

An accessible guide to the theories of 19 major educational thinkers, the strengths and limitations of their ideas, their relevance today and how they can be used in the classroom and other educational settings.

This new edition integrates leadership and management practice with a real understanding of early years settings.