Synopses & Reviews
Understanding Child Development, 7e is a book designed for students in early childhood teacher preparation programs, and for teacher?s in-service and those in related in-service and preparation programs. It is now available in the seventh edition, and includes many new features and benefits. For students, it introduces the unique qualities of the young child as distinguished from older children, and demonstrates how to work with young children in ways that correspond with their individual developmental level and social and cultural environment. For in-service teachers, the book offers an opportunity to evaluate their views of young children and compare them with the views presented in the book. In each section, critical social and cultural factors are related to young children?s development, and factors relevant to working with children with special needs are integrated throughout. Other areas covered include developmentally appropriate practice, readiness, assessment, working with children and families from diverse cultures, development of early stages of reading, the importance of brain development, and play and learning. Content is connected directly to the importance of play and technology to a young child?s learning is included, along with the popular theoretical views of learning. Many real life examples and anecdotes are included in the book in order to make theory and research come alive. The book is organized in larger sections with chapter divisions that provide the reader with easily digested segments of material. Each chapter includes boxed problems for reflection and for further learning, as well as further activities, reference lists, and review questions at the end of each chapter. The book includes many examples, explanatory charts, and full color photographs, and the online resources are expanded.
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"The content of the materials are very in depth. The materials are outlined in the manner in which individuals develop. Yes, the text parallels with the way in which this course is approached as well as how humans develop over time..."
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"Chronological coverage of each developmental period and domain is both broad and deep, research based, and substantive." Amy Huffman, M.A., Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC
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"Puts an equal emphasis on the three areas of growth and gives several strong examples of the connection between sensory, motor, and brain development." Becky Mangin, Colorado Community Colleges Online, Denver, CO
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"Chronological coverage of each developmental period and domain is both broad and deep, research based, and substantive." Amy Huffman, M.A., Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC
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"This text is inclusive and diverse, based on current theory and research and is accurately presented. The theoretical foundation throughout the book is excellent. The theory based application that is integrated throughout is also a plus."
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"The new pictures and children's art are outstanding. The photographs appear to be taken from real-life situations, not staged or fake, as so many are. The children's art is a good representation of how a child's thinking progresses." Elaine Van Lue, M.Ed., Nova Southeastern University, Winter Springs, FL
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 643-680) and index.
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Understanding Child Development is designed to serve as an educational and practical resource for those studying Early Childhood Education, as well as for social service workers, special educators, parents and others who require a practical understanding of young children from prenatal to age eight. The author has related critical social and cultural factors to young children?s development, and has presented factors relevant to working with children with special needs throughout the text. She also has put particular emphasis on real-life examples, anecdotes, activities, reference lists and review questions to keep the reader?s interest while giving them the opportunity for further learning and discussion. Special features, charts and full-color photographs make this book come alive!
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Designed for teachers in-service and those in related in-service and preparation programs such as social services and special education, Understanding Child Development gives a practical understanding of the young child from the prenatal period through age eight. It introduces the unique qualities of the young child as distinguished from older children and demonstrates developmentally appropriate instructional practice with young children in ways that correspond with their developmental level and social and cultural environment. Current issues relating to the child's development are discussed, including development of early stages of reading, the role of technology in children's lives, the importance of brain development, and the factors relevant to children with special needs. These topics connect the book's content directly to problems adults will face when working with young children. Each section of the book contains critical social and cultural factors related to young children's development, with much new information added in these areas, including socio-cultural aspects of family, school, and community, and material on learning theories and diverse cultures. Up-to-date critical developmental research and theory support the book.
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Understanding Child Development, 6E introduces the unique qualities of the young child as distinguished from older children and demonstrates how to work with young children in ways that correspond with their developmental level and social and cultural environment. For in-service teachers, the text offers an opportunity to evaluate their views of young children and compare them with the views presented in the text. The author has related critical social and cultural factors to young children's development, and has presented factors relevant to working with children with special needs throughout the text. Many real-life examples and anecdotes are included in this reader-friendly text in order to make theory and research come alive. Boxed problems for reflection provide for further learning and discussion opportunities. Activities, reference lists, Internet resources and review questions, as well as explanatory charts and full-color photographs, are exceptional complements to the material presented.
About the Author
Dr. Rosalind Charlesworth is Professor Emerita and Retired Department Chair in the Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. During her tenure at Weber State University, she worked with the faculty of the Department of Teacher Education to develop continuity from preprimary to primary school for students in the early childhood education licensure program. She also contributed to the elementary mathematics methods class.
Table of Contents
THE YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH THROUGH AGE EIGHT: Section I Introduction. A Brief Look at the Young Child. Development and Learning Theories. Studying the Young Child. LEARNING: BIRTH THROUGH AGE EIGHT: Section II Introduction. How Learning Takes Place. The Adult Role in Learning: General Characteristics. The Adult Role In Learning: Family and Social/Cultural Factors. PHYSICAL AND MOTOR GROWTH: BIRTH THROUGH AGE EIGHT: Section III Introduction. Physical Growth, Health, Safety, and Nutrition. Motor Development. PRENATAL AN INFANCY PERIODS: Section IV Introduction. Conception and Prenatal Development. Heredity, Environment, and Development. The First Two Weeks. Infancy: Theory, Environment, and Culture. Infancy: Affective Development. Infancy: Cognitive Development. THE TODDLER: DEVELOPING TOWARD INDEPENDENCE: Section V Introduction. The Toddler: Autonomy and Motor Development. The Toddler: Affective Development. The Toddler: Cognitive Development. COGNITIVE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: AGE 3 THROUGH 6: Section VI Introduction. The Cognitive System. Concept Development. Language Development. Language in Everyday Use: Oral Language. Written