Introducing Bronfenbrenner: A Guide for Practitioners and Students in Early Years Education

This book provides an introduction to Bronfenbrenner's model of development as a context for early years practice, with updated information and broader coverage on transitions. It draws on practice-based research to highlight the key elements of the model and its impact on early educational pedagogy and practice. The book emphasizes the importance of considering the neurosciences in understanding development and provides a rich framework for enhancing our understanding of early childhood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Bronfenbrenner model of development is a widely recognized framework for understanding the growth and development of individuals throughout their lives. However, there is no single book that comprehensively introduces readers to this model as a context for early years practice. This book aims to fill that gap by providing a fully updated and comprehensive guide to the Bronfenbrenner model.

The book begins by providing an overview of the Bronfenbrenner model, including its key concepts and principles. It then goes on to explore how these concepts can be applied to early childhood education, with a particular focus on the role of the environment in shaping individuals' development.

One of the key strengths of this book is its extensive coverage of transitions. As children move from one stage of development to another, they face a range of challenges and opportunities that can impact their growth and development. The book provides valuable insights into how educators can support children during these transitions, and how they can create environments that are conducive to learning and growth.

In addition to its coverage of transitions, the book also includes a new chapter that explores the impact of the neurosciences on the Bronfenbrenner model. The author argues that the bio-ecological model of development provides a rich framework in which to enhance our understanding of how individuals learn and develop. By drawing on research data from the neurosciences, educators can gain a deeper understanding of the brain-based mechanisms that underpin learning and development, and how they can use this knowledge to create more effective teaching and learning strategies.

Throughout the book, the author draws on practice-based research to identify and animate key elements of the Bronfenbrenner model and how they impact on early educational pedagogy and practice. This approach ensures that the book is grounded in real-world experiences and provides practical insights that can be applied in the classroom.

In light of the important research data emerging from the neurosciences, the Bronfenbrenner model of development provides a rich framework in which to enhance our understandings of human growth and development. This book is an essential resource for educators, policymakers, and researchers who are interested in understanding how the environment and other factors shape individuals' development, and how they can create effective interventions to support healthy and successful growth.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 154 x 232 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032162591
Edition number: 2 ed