ABSTRACT

Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him [sic] into the world. (Maria Montessori)

   Examine traditional psychological theories about how children learn in order to identify some of the factors which may act as barriers to learning

   Develop this to look at some of the different concepts this implies of children as learners (construct of the pupil)

   Explore implications and strategies for Educational Professionals seeking to break down barriers to learning.