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 y…

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