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Child Development in Educational Settings

Authors

Marilyn Fleer
, Monash University, Victoria
Published 2018

Description

Child Development in Educational Settings provides a comprehensive introduction to traditional and contemporary theories of development and learning in the contexts of early childhood and primary education. Drawing upon the experiences and perspectives of children, families, educators and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars, Marilyn Fleer provides insights into significant theories and approaches, including cultural-historical, constructivist, social constructivist, maturational and ecological systems. The book features four major case studies, which are revisited throughout, to examine how learning and development can…

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Key features

  • Provides a fresh, new approach to studying child development and learning
  • Focuses on significant contemporary theories and diverse perspectives to build a deep understanding of development and learning in culturally diverse contexts
  • Four major case studies illustrate learning and development within socially, culturally and linguistically diverse communities

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316841334
  • Subjects Education,Education, History, Theory
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 26 January 2018
    • ISBN: 9781316631881
    • Dimensions (mm): 249 x 176 mm
    • Weight: 0.51kg
    • Contains: 71 b/w illus. 8 tables
    • Page extent: 270 pages
    • Availability: Available, despatch within 1-2 weeks
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 06 August 2018
    • ISBN: 9781316841334

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