linking theories to my setting?

[Jozi]

Hi Please could i have a little help!
I have read my level 3 hand book and done a bit of digging on google about the theories but sturggling about how to link them to my setting.
Could anybody give me a few pointers, it would really help & be appreciated as ive been stuck on this for last few days.

Thank you very much
Jozi
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[tutu]

a bit of digging..............theres your problem you need to read an understand the theories in order to be a successful level 3 practitioner. the text book is just a reader not a proper book. read about piaget vygotsky bandura montessori and bruner then your entire practice will benefit and the answer will be easy

[wendy<3]

I really struggled with this one too Jozi, I spent hours researching and reading and getting my head around all the theorists, look at one at a time understand their theory like tutu said, and then try and think how it relates your practice,here's a few hints :) it could be something you do or how it has helped to put strategies in place,how other professionals go about their work and these professionals may have involvement with your children,has a theory helped with the school curriculum, etc etc. I gained lots of knowledge from this unit, it's worth taking the time and understanding it all, at first i read the answers but still didn't understand it, stick with it x x

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, this can be so daunting, as recommended take some time to research, it will come together for you xx

These may help to start ..

Attatchment theory - John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth - key person systems

Jean Piaget on openlearn and basic introduction from Educationscotland

One educational approach that influences practice & frameworks is Reggio Emilia - also from Education Scotland

A nice beginning that familiarises a reader with some of the many threorists is the How children learn series by Linda Pound & Cathy Hughes, maybe ask if your library has a copy available?

Best wishes with it xx

[Jozi]

Just wanted to say thank you!
I did alot of reading on the internet and found lots more info and finally finished, took me a little longer than i thought but at least i get it now.

This website & the people that use it are just the best. I've nearly completed my Level 3 Diploma in supporting teaching & learning and without the people that post on here i would have gone a bit loopy.

Thanks again.
Jo
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[wendy<3]

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