Early Years: Development, Learning and Teaching

The Early Years provides a review of recent research and theories of development and learning in the early childhood years, and examines the implication for effective learning. The book is unique for two reasons. It: * provides a complete picture of childhood development which can be built into teaching practice * offers a cognitive perspective and focuses on the young child as an autonomous thinker, learner and problem solver This book is a valuable resource for anyone who works with children from birth to eight years