Developing Learning in Early Childhood

This book shows how adults can support children and actively help them develop their learning in early childhood. Drawing on traditional approaches and recent research and theories, the author effectively demonstrates the need for a balance between the biological and socio-cultural aspects of the development of learning. The author draws on a wide range of examples from practitioners, including nursery teachers, health visitors, community workers, in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Features include:

• Developing Learning. What does it mean?
• Active learning by doing real things
• How Language helps the development of learning
• Developing creativity and imagination
• The importance of embracing diversity and inclusion principles