Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Relation between Sleep and Learning in Early Development

The relationship between sleep and learning in early development is explored in the latest volume of Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Relation between Sleep and Learning in Early Development. The impact of sleep on memory, napping, and night-time sleep, and the development of sleep in preschool predict executive functioning in early elementary school.

Format: Hardback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

The latest edition in this ongoing series, Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Relation between Sleep and Learning in Early Development, Volume 60, delves into the intricate relationship between sleep and learning, offering valuable insights for both research and practice. Within its pages, specific chapters explore various aspects of this relationship, including:

Sleep, Learning, Memory, and Executive Functioning in Infancy and Early Childhood: This chapter examines the critical role of sleep in shaping the development of cognitive abilities and executive functions in infancy and early childhood. It explores how sleep supports memory consolidation, learning, and problem-solving skills, and discusses the impact of sleep deprivation on these processes.

Newly Walking Infants: Night Sleep Impacts on Next Day Learning and Problem Solving: This chapter sheds light on the importance of night sleep for newly walking infants. It explores how night sleep contributes to cognitive development, memory retention, and problem-solving abilities, and discusses the factors that influence sleep patterns in this age group.

The Effect of Napping and Night-Time Sleep on Memory in Infants: This chapter examines the impact of napping and night-time sleep on infant memory development. It explores how different sleep schedules and duration affect memory consolidation, retention, and recall, and discusses the strategies parents can use to promote optimal sleep for their infants.

The Contribution of Good Sleep to Working Memory in 2- to 4-Year-Olds: A Matter of Duration or Regulation?: This chapter examines the relationship between good sleep and working memory in 2- to 4-year-olds. It explores whether the duration of sleep or the regulation of sleep is more important in supporting working memory, and discusses the strategies parents and educators can use to promote optimal sleep for young children.

Sleep Development in Preschool Predicts Executive Functioning in Early Elementary School: This chapter explores the link between sleep development in preschool and executive functioning in early elementary school. It examines how sleep patterns in early childhood predict cognitive abilities and academic success, and discusses the interventions that can be implemented to support healthy sleep habits in preschool children.

These chapters provide a comprehensive examination of the relationship between sleep and learning in early development, highlighting the critical role of sleep in shaping cognitive abilities, memory, and executive functions. By understanding the importance of sleep in early childhood, researchers, educators, and parents can work together to promote optimal sleep habits and support children's academic and developmental success.

Weight: 672g
Dimension: 160 x 239 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323851138