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What significant processes occur in infancy for development and learning? How does cultural environment influence individual development? And how do infants begin to develop their understanding of other people? On this album, international experts present their perspectives on the ways infants and young children enter the social and cultural worlds around them, and ways that children develop their skills of thinking and learning. The speakers are Professors Rudolph Schaffer, Michael Cole, Alison Garton, Vasu Reddy and Dr Suzanne Zeedyk. The interviews are introduced and contextualised by Dr Dorothy Faulkner and Professor David Messer of The Open University. The material forms part of The Open University course ED841 Understanding children's development and learning.
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A short introduction to this album
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album
Dr Dorothy Faulkner of The Open University sets the scene for the first set of interviews on the album
Transcript -- Dr Dorothy Faulkner of The Open University sets the scene for the first set of interviews on the album
In this archive interview, Professor Rudolph Schaffer explores the significance of relationships as part of early infant development
Transcript -- In this archive interview, Professor Rudolph Schaffer explores the significance of relationships as part of early infant development
In this archive interview, Professor Michael Cole explores the influences of cultural environment on individual development, from infancy onwards
Transcript -- In this archive interview, Professor Michael Cole explores the influences of cultural environment on individual development, from infancy onwards
Professor Alison Garton explores the advantages that social support brings to children when they’re learning, and the importance of empathy and intersubjectivity
Transcript -- Professor Alison Garton explores the advantages that social support brings to children when they’re learning, and the importance of empathy and intersubjectivity
Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the second set of interviews on the album
Transcript -- Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the second set of interviews on the album
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk explores the interwoven strands of parent-infant communication and interaction and the transformative roles of imitation and intimacy
Transcript -- Dr Suzanne Zeedyk explores the interwoven strands of parent-infant communication and interaction and the transformative roles of imitation and intimacy
Professor Vasu Reddy gives her perspective on the influence of research into children’s theory of mind on views about infant social abilities
Transcript -- Professor Vasu Reddy gives her perspective on the influence of research into children’s theory of mind on views about infant social abilities
Professor Vasu Reddy talks about her research into teasing and deception, and gives her perspective on the origins of infants’ social abilities
Transcript -- Professor Vasu Reddy talks about her research into teasing and deception, and gives her perspective on the origins of infants’ social abilities
Course chair Dr Dorothy Faulkner gives an overview of Open University course ED841 Understanding children's development and learning
Transcript -- Course chair Dr Dorothy Faulkner gives an overview of Open University course ED841 Understanding children's development and learning
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