Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education: A Guide for Students and Practitioners

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David Whitebread

Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education

A Guide for Students and Practitioners

David Whitebread

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SAGE Publications Inc
01 December 2011

Child & developmental psychology; Educational psychology; Pre-school & kindergarten

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.

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:

- secure attachment and emotional warmth

- feelings of control and agency

- cognitive challenge, adults supporting learning and children learning from one another

- articulation about learning, and opportunities for self-expression.

Each chapter includes:

- typical and significant questions which arise in practice related to that area of development

- 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

- practical exercises intended to deepen understanding and to inform practice

- questions for discussion

- recommended further reading.

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.

David Whitebread is Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology and Early Years Education in the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.

By: David Whitebread
Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 370g
ISBN: 9781412947138
ISBN 10: 1412947138
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 01 December 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Introduction Emotional Development Social Development Play, Development and Learning Memory and Understanding Learning and Language Self-Regulation

David Whitebread is Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology and Early Years Education in the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. 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

Reviews for Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education: A Guide for Students and Practitioners

'David Whitebread introduces us to a rich array of recent research into early child development, showing how children master the ability to regulate their own learning when adults respect and value their play. His writing models the balance of emotional warmth and cognitive challenge which best supports self regulated learning' Rod Parker-Rees, Associate Professor in Early Childhood Studies University of Plymouth 'Despite covering a wide range of developmental psychology theories this is nevertheless a very practical book which students and experienced practitioners will find invaluable in helping to provide the best possible experiences for the young children in their care. It also provides a very effective guide to understanding the rationale behind the structure of the new EYFS framework' Early Years Update This is an easy read, a fascinating journey of discovery and I will use this book for my own purposes and it is already on our reading list to use with students. -- Helen Bilton