Pedagogy and Early Childhood

The foundations of lifelong learning are laid in the earliest years of a child's life. Research in neuroscience, developmental psychology and educational science consistently shows that the quality of early childhood education and care, and the depth of pedagogical understanding that educators bring to their work with young children, have a more powerful and lasting impact on outcomes than almost any other educational investment.

The three courses in this category address pedagogy and early childhood from three distinct and complementary perspectives: the enduring wisdom and contemporary relevance of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia traditions, the professional development of early childhood educators and care professionals, and the rapidly growing field of neuroeducation that is transforming how educators at every level understand the way the brain learns.