Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education – David Whitebread
This book presents current theories and research in developmental psychology as a framework to inform teaching and educational practices for young children. At the core of this book is the idea that young children can become self-regulating learners, which will have an impact on their emotional, social, and cognitive development. The author describes four practice principles that support self-regulated learning: secure attachment and emotional warmth, feelings of control and agency, cognitive challenge, adult scaffolding and collaborative learning, and articulation about learning.
Reference: Whitebread, D. (2012). Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education. A Guide for Students and Practitioners. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.