Attainment and Executive Functioning in the Early Years

Taylor & Francis

Attainment and Executive Functioning in the Early YearsResearch for Inclusive Practice and Lifelong Learning\nAuthor(s): Hazel G. Whitters\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367140984, 978-0367140984\nSynopsis\nAttainment and Executive Functioning in the Early Years combines knowledge and understanding from research with operational skills from practice in the early years. It presents the development of a sense of self which occurs between birth and five years, the effect of adverse childhood experiences, and the link to executive functioning in adulthood.\n\nThe book supports the development of expertise which can be applied to enhance inclusive pedagogy, to nurture attainment and to contribute to life-long learning. It explores practice approaches which support children to gain a sense of self, to recognise the needs of others and to achieve fulfilment by operating with purpose. Research is accessed to gain knowl.