EDF3037 Contemporary theories of learning development

In this unit you will critically analyse philosophies and contemporary theories of learning of early years education within the Early Years Learning Framework, linking the goals for children to be connected with their world as effective communicators, and confident learners with a strong sense of identity, to the theoretical paradigms of child development. Key foundational concepts are reviewed and analysed such as agency, social situation of development, meaningful learning, involvement, zone of proximal development and leading activity to consolidate knowledge. The overarching perspective is to explore the underlying principles of these philosophies and theories through the lens of the cultural contexts and to synthesise this into a cohesive approach to teaching and learning.