Self Regulation in Early Childhood: Nature and Nurture

By Martha B. Bronson

Book Overview

The early years are critically important for the development of self-regulation-the set of abilities that enable children to control their emotions and behavior, interact positively with others, and engage in independent learning. This book examines how self-regulation develops in the first 8 years of life and describes practical ways for educators and caregivers to support its development. Part I reviews a diverse body of theory and research on the growth of self-control and self-direction across emotional, social, motivational, and cognitive domains. Also described is contemporary research linking self-regulatory abilities to control systems in the brain. Part II presents concrete suggestions for enhancing self-regulatory skills in infants and toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners, and school-age children. Chapters address caregiver and teacher behaviors, behavior management techniques, ways of arranging the environment, and strategies for enhancing peer interactions and children's interest in self-directed learning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572307528
• ISBN13: 9781572307520
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.0"