Introduction to Contexts of Learning 'Reflective Blog'

This reflective blog will explore contexts of learning that have been studied by the Education Studies, first year students at Swansea Metropolitan University (SMU) between September and December 2013.  The four contexts that these reflective posts will focus on are the Montessori method pioneered by Maria Montessori in the early 1900's, Summerhill 'free' Schools established by A.S. Neill, Forest Schools which encourage outdoor learning in the Early Years and finally philosophical thinking in children.  Throughout this assignment the following labels have been used to guide the reader through the posts with ease: Assignment, Caroline, Contexts of Learning and Reflective Blog.