Understanding Child Development

Rosalind Charlesworth

• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN:
  9781305501034
• eBook ISBN:
  9781305856172
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education General

UNDERSTANDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 10th Edition, introduces you to the unique qualities of young children from infants to age eight, and demonstrates how to work with each child in ways that correspond with their developmental level, and their social and cultural environment. Learning theories and research are included, as is information about the importance of play and technology in a young child's learning process. Learning objectives and specific NAEYC Program Standards, Accreditation Criteria, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter. Other topics covered include readiness, assessment, working with children and families from diverse cultures, working with children with special needs, and the early stages of reading, writing, and general cognitive development. Throughout the text, real-life examples and anecdotes bring theory and research to life

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Statement
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Preface
• About the Author
• Part I: Overview of the Young Child: Birth Through Age Eight
• Part II: Learning: Birth Through Age Eight
• Part III: Prenatal and Infancy Periods
• Part IV: The Toddler: Developing Toward Independence
• Part V: The Prekindergartner/Kindergartner: Ages Three Through Six
• Part VI: The Primary Grade Child: Growth and Development Ages Six Through Eight