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List of contents
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
About the author
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.
Summary
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.
