Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-175) and index.
Contents:
Infants as active meaning-makers -- Relationships shape the developing brain -- Knowledge from the infant's point of view -- Observing : where teaching and learning begin -- First feelings : emotional development -- Sense of self and other : social development -- Taking action : motor development -- Thinking : cognitive development -- Communicating : language development -- Policies that support relationships -- Play spaces : contexts for wonder and learning -- Care routines : contexts for joy and learning -- Conversations and guidance -- Sharing infant's story of learning.
Summary:
This book explores infants' mazing capacity to learn and presents a reflective approach to teaching inspired by the early childhood schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Each chapter draws from research and real-life infant care settings to illustrate how infants are robust investigators, intent on making sense of the world with infants and their families will find valuable insights into how to design an infant care program, plan curriculum, assess learning, and work with families.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.