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SAGE PUBLISHING Developmental Psychology And Early Childhood Education by Whitebread
The importance of high quality early childhood education is now universally recognised, and this quality crucially depends upon the practitioners who work with our young children, and their deep understanding of how children develop and learn. This book makes a vital contribution to this understanding, providing authoritative reviews of key areas of research in developmental psychology, and demonstrating how these can inform practice in early years educational settings._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_The book's major theme is the fundamental importance of young children developing as independent, self-regulating learners. It illustrates how good practice is based on four key principles which support and encourage this central aspect of development:_x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_- secure attachment and emotional warmth_x000D__x000D__x000D_- feelings of control and agency_x000D__x000D__x000D_- cognitive challenge, adults supporting learning and children learning from one another_x000D__x000D__x000D_- articulation about learning, and opportunities for self-expression._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Each chapter includes:_x000D__x000D__x000D_- typical and significant questions which arise in practice related to that area of development_x000D__x000D__x000D_- an up-to-date review of key research, including insights from observational and experimental work with young children, from evolutionary psychology, and from neuroscientific studies of the developing brain_x000D__x000D__x000D_- practical exercises intended to deepen understanding and to inform practice_x000D__x000D__x000D_- questions for discussion_x000D__x000D__x000D_- recommended further reading._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_This book provides an invaluable resource for early years students and practitioners, by summarizing new research findings and demonstrating how they can be translated into excellent early years practice. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Watch this video of David Whitebread at his book launch, presenting the key points of the book and his reasons for writing it. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_David Whitebread is Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology and Early Years Education in the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_?_x000D__x000D__x000D_David Whitebread will be discussing key ideas from Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education in the SAGE Early Years Masterclass, a free professional development experience hosted by Kathy Brodie. To sign up, or for more information, click here._x000D_ _x000D_
Introduction_x000D_
Emotional Development_x000D_
Social Development_x000D_
Play, Development and Learning_x000D_
Memory and Understanding_x000D_
Learning and Language_x000D_
Self-Regulation_x000D_