Understanding Schemas and Young Children : From Birth to Three

This is the first book to focus specifically on Schemas and children under three. The authors trace the development of schemas from motor level through to symbolic representation, and show how to use schema theory to understand young children's learning and behaviour.

This accessible and student-friendly book includes:

• activities and discussion points
• links to policy and practice
• descriptive observational material
• a look at the ethics of this kind of research
• numerous photographs and illustrations
• suggestions for follow-up reading

The book is aimed at early childhood professionals and practitioners in ECEC settings, as well as those on initial training courses, teacher education, Early Years courses, and higher degrees.