Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Sam Wass

About this episode

June O'Sullivan interviews Professor Sam Wass about his research on neuroscience in early years education.

I’ve just finished recording a podcast with Professor Sam Wass, and I’m still buzzing. He is Director of the Institute for the Science of Early Years at the University of East London. You may also know him from The Secret Life of Four-Year-Olds. His research is fascinating because it brings neuroscience right into the nursery, helping us understand what children’s brains are telling us about their experiences. Sam’s research brings neuroscience directly into early years settings. He uses micr...

People in this episode

Host: June O'Sullivan

Guest: Sam Wass

Topics covered

• early years education
• neuroscience
• child development
• research
• early childhood settings

Keywords

• early years
• neuroscience
• child brain development
• Sam Wass
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute for the Science of Early Years, University of East London

Books & works: The Secret Life of Four-Year-Olds

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