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Theories into Practice - Revised edition

Contents

Chapter 1: Theories and perspectives4The impact of theories on practices5Understanding the theories5Developmental theories8Socio-cultural theories9Practice theories9Ancestral knowledges10Place-based sciences10Critical theories11Feminist and post-structuralist theories12About this book13Chapter 2: Theories addressing children's learning, development and wellbeing, and practical implications14Children's learning, development and wellbeing in practice from this perspective14Cognitive theory15Jean Piaget (1896–1980)15Maria Montessori (1870–1952)18Erik Erikson (1902–1994)20Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925)22Howard Gardner (1943– )24Attachment theory26John Bowlby (1907–1991)26Social learning theory28Albert Bandura (1925–2021)28Chapter 3: Socio-cultural theories and practical implications30Socio-cultural theories in practice30Lev Vygotsky (1896–1934)31Jerome Bruner (1915–2016)33Uri Bronfenbrenner (1917–2005)35Loris Malaguzzi (1920–1994)37Barbara Rogoff (1950– )39Chapter 4: Practice theories and practical implications41Affordance theory41James J. Gibson (1904–1979)41The theory of practice architectures43Stephen Kemmis (1946– )43Chapter 5: Ancestral knowledges45Indigenous Ancestral (traditional) knowledges and practical implications45Indigenous ways of knowing46Indigenous ways of being46Indigenous ways of doing47Indigenous educational resources47Embedding Ancestral knowledges in practice49Chapter 6: Place-based sciences50Place-based learning in practice51David Sobel (1947– )52Claire Warden (1962– )53Chapter 7: Critical theories and practical implications55Critical theories in practice55Jurgen Habermas (1929– )56Paulo Freire (1921–19
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    • Introduction: The Importance and Impact of Early Years Theorists

    Early years education has been profoundly shaped by the work of numerous theorists over the past century. These thinkers have revolutionized our understanding of child development, learning processes, and the role of education in early childhood. Their theories have influenced pedagogical approaches, curriculum design, and educational policies worldwide.

    The impact of these theorists cannot be overstated. They have:

    1. Transformed our view of children from passive recipients of knowledge to active participants in their own learning.
    2. Highlighted the importance of play, social interaction, and environmental factors in child development.
    3. Emphasized the need for child-centred, developmentally appropriate practices in early education.
    4. Influenced the design of learning environments and educational materials.
    5. Shaped policies on early childhood education and care at national and international levels.

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    Timeline of Early Years Theory Development

    To understand how early years theory has evolved, it’s helpful to consider a timeline of key developments:

    Late 19th/Early 20th Century: Foundations

    • Freud’s psychoanalytic theory
    • Montessori’s child-centred approach
    • Dewey’s progressive education philosophy

    1920s-1950s: Cognitive and Social Development

    • Piaget’s cognitive development theory
    • Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory
    • Erikson’s psychosocial development theory

    1960s-1970s: Behaviourism and Attachment

    • Skinner’s operant conditioning
    • Bandura’s social learning theory
    • Bowlby’s attachment theory

    1980s-1990s: Ecological Systems and Multiple Intelligences

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    Socio-cultural Theorists

    "theories that emphasise the central role that families and cultural groups play in children’s learning and the importance of respectful relationships and provide insight into social and cultural contexts of learning and development"

    Council of Australian Governments 2009, Belonging, being and becoming - the early years learning framework for Australia, Department of Education and Training, Canberra, p 12.

    Lev Vygotsky (1896 - 1934)

    Jerome Bruner (1915 - 2016)

    Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917 - 2005)

    Loris Malaguzzi (1920 - 1994)

    Barbara Rogoff (1950 - )

    		 

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