Understanding Early Development from Conception to Four

A Guide to Provision and Practice
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-138-23355-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

This book explores cognitive, social, emotional, language and physical development from conception to five drawing on research evidence to identify the key factors that impact on young children‘s learning. Drawing on a range of international contexts, it reveals how policy and practice can directly influence outcomes for children. With a strong focus on engaging with children and their families, the authors examine what is meant by quality interactions and sets out the key skills adults need to support early learning. Including case studies, examples and reflective activities, this timely text will give readers the knowledge and understanding they need to enhance their practice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nutkins, Sheila

McDonald, Catriona (University of Aberdeen, UK)

McDonald, Catriona

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section One: Development and Learning

1. Understanding Early Development - conception to 5

2. The Developing Brain

3. The Developing Personality

4. The Developing Communicator

5. The Developing Body

Section 2: Provision and practice

6. Before Baby Arrives - conception to birth

7. The First Year- birth to one

8. Two More Years At Home? - 1- 3

9. The Pre-school Year - 3 – 4

10. The Impact on the Child

Section 3: Key Areas of Learning

11. Learning Through Play

12. Learning to Communicate

13. Learning How the World Works

14. A New Learning Environment in the 21st Century

15. Learning About Mind and Body

Section 4: Supporting Learning

16 Developing the Quality of Our Interactions

17. Developing Our Observation Skills

18. Supporting Language Acquisition and Early Literacy

19. Developing Positive Dispositions to Learning

20. Learning All the Time

Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Sheila Nutkins is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Aberdeen, UK.

Catriona McDonald is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Aberdeen, UK.
Katrina Foy is Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Aberdeen, UK.