Introduction

This blog is about the contexts in which people learn and why they are important to children. A variety of contexts are provided, with a personal reflective input where possible. The aim of this blog is to reflect upon the contexts of learning and give examples of the many different types of education that are available and examples of how children learn. Different critiques are provided for many of the topics covered, and also academics who support them.

The topics covered in this blog are:

• Play in the Early Years

• Indoor Learning Versus Outdoor Learning

• Thinking About Thinking

• Maria Montessori and The Montessori Approach