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Self-Regulation in the Early Years
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Self-Regulation in the Early Years



March 2022 | 216 pages | Learning Matters
This book supports students and practitioners in Early Childhood Studies, Early Years, Education and related disciplines in understanding self-regulation. It explores how self-regulation underpins much of children’s development including social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive development.

Key contexts for self-regulation, in particular aspects such as play, problem-solving and talk, are covered. It offers practical support for early years practice, linking theory and research to what happens in settings. Supports readers to:
- know why self-regulation matters
- understand how self-regulation develops
- understand why self-regulation is increasingly evident in policy and curricular around the world
- focus on social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive aspects of self-regulation
- enhance impact through close working with parents and guardians
- explore the importance of relationships in self-regulation
– between children and adults and between children themselves
- effectively observe and document self-regulation
- support the development of young children’s self-regulation across the curriculum
 
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

Whilst not a new concept, this book aligns the emergence of this terminology in policy and practice and supports the theoretical and conceptual underpinning to strengthen our understanding. This is a text that students from Level 2 and up will find accessible, it provides some challenge to our understanding and therefore will assist practice at whatever level students are.

Mrs Sarah Barton
School of Education and Sociology (EDSOC), Portsmouth University
August 15, 2023

THIS BOOK NEVER ARRIVED FOR REVIEW SO CAN'T BE EVALUATED AT THIS MOMENT

Mr MARTYN STARKEY
Faculty Of Education (Ormskirk), Edge Hill University
August 5, 2022

This books is insightful and will allow students to make coherent links between learning theory, metacognition, executive functioning and self regulation. I will be basing one for of my teaching sessions on this book on a module which encourages young children to be seen as competent and capable learners

Dr Nikki Fairchild
School of Education and Sociology (EDSOC), Portsmouth University
July 10, 2022

This is an excellent read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of self-regulation in children, Particularly suited for anyone working with the revised EYFS framework. The book explores SR in relation to other closely related areas presenting a clear picture of the relationships surrounding policy, curricula and theoretical perspectives. Well presented offering opportunities for reflection and exploration of ideas within practice. A must read for HE students.

Mrs Carly Blackburn
Social and Community Practice, Bradford College
June 13, 2022

An informative book, this is essential in the current climate of early years.

Miss marie bradwell
Children and Young People, Plymouth Marjon University
June 8, 2023

Fits very well with our module content

Mrs Nicola Stobbs
St John's Campus, Worcester University
June 8, 2022

Excellent book on topic - really helpful reflection points

Mrs Abigail Gosling
School of Education, Bedfordshire University
April 27, 2022

Sue Robson

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. More About Author

Antonia Zachariou

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. More About Author

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