What is self-regulation, and why does it matter? How does self-regulation develop in early childhood? Where can we find self-regulation in policy and curriculum frameworks? Relationships and self-regulation Observing and assessing self-regulation in young children Communication and language for self-regulation Contexts for self-regulation Planning - and not planning - for self-regulation
This book supports students of Early Childhood Studies, Early Years and related disciplines to understand self-regulation in the early years. It explores what self-regulation is and includes evidence from cognitive, developmental and behavioural psychology and neuroscience. It asks why self-regulation is so central for children and why it is so important for practitioners to support and develop it in young children. The book explores how self-regulation underpins much of children's development, including social, emotional and cognitive development. Key contexts for self-regulation, in particular aspects such as play and talk, are covered. This book supports students to: - know why self-regulation matters - understand why self-regulation is increasingly evident in policy and curricular around the world - focus on social, emotional and behavioural aspects of self-regulation - explore the importance of relationships in self-regulation - between children and adults and between children themselves - effectively observe and document self-regularion
Sue Robson is Honorary Research Fellow in the Early Childhood Research Centre at the University of Roehampton. She has researched and written extensively in the field of self-regulation. Her other research and teaching interests include young children's creative thinking, young children's well-being, and professional development for early childhood practitioners. Sue is a National Teaching Fellow and a Trustee of the Froebel Trust. Antonia Zachariou is Assistant Professor at the Neapolis University, Part-time lecturer at New York University, London and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Roehampton. Antonia researches in the area of self-regulation, focusing on young children's self-regulation and on teachers' role in promoting self-regulation. Her research has also focused on the link between play and the development of children's self-regulation and metacognition. Her more general research interests lie in the area of studying young children's learning and emotional, social and cognitive development.