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She has produced an academic work which is both sensitive and stimulating but decidedly unpreachy′ - Kirsty Wark, Broadcaster      This book shows how adults can support children and actively help them develop their learning in early childhood. Drawing on traditional approaches as well as recent research and theories, Tina Bruce shows the need for balance in early years education and care between the biological and socio-cultural aspects of the development of learning. The book includes a wide range of examples from practitioners, including nursery teachers, health visitors, and community workers.       Features include:      - what does it mean to develop learning ?   - learning by doing real things   - how language helps    - creativity and imagination   - diversity and inclusion.       This book is essential for students, practitioners and tutors of Foundation Degrees and Early Childhood Studies Degrees.       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