Child Development Package - Softcover

Teresa M. McDevitt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013105192X ISBN 13: 9780131051928

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 2003

Synopsis

This practical book examines research and theory about children from birth to age 18. The concepts are solidly based around the activities of schools, agencies, and other settings in which the day-to-day lives of children play out. A wealth of case studies, along with a new Observation CD-ROM with video clips for each chapter, provide understanding into how children develop. By using real-life case studies and genuine feedback from children of all ages, this book provides complete coverage of the following topics: methods of inquiry in child development; physical development; cognitive development; intelligence; language development; literacy development; personal and emotional development; social understanding and moral development; development of motivation and self-regulation; a study of the family; interpersonal relationships; and growing up. An excellent resource for caregivers, child care center directors and employees, social workers, teachers, and parents.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Difference Between Abstract Understanding and Application

More than any other development text, McDevitt/Ormrod spells out the practical implications of development theory arid research and provides concrete applications for those who work with children and adolescents.

• Professional Implications sections examine in depth the implications and application of research and theory to working with children.
• Development and Practice features offer concrete strategies for facilitating student development.
• Observation Guidelines tapes help students learn to observe developmental nuances in the behavior of children and adolescents.

The Difference Between Reading About Development and Seeing It

More than any other text, McDevitt/Ormrod illustrates concepts with case studies; artifacts from journals, sketchbooks, and schoolwork; and video footage.

• Each chapter begins and ends with a Case Study and includes other integrated vignettes.
• Artifacts from children and adolescents offer readers authentic illustrations of chapter content and give students an opportunity to see development in action.
• A new set of 3 CDs with video segments, 0bserving Children and Adolescents, allows students to explore l4 topics, including Memory, Friendship, and Families, from the perspective of children from live different age groups.

New and Expanded Content

• Infancy coverage is substantially expanded.
• Broader applications include material for counselors, community service workers, child-care providers, and others.
• Coverage of brain development and other topics including theory of mind and sociocultural aspects of cognitive development is substantially expanded.

About the Author

"H.W. JANSON" is a legendary name in art history. During his long career as a teacher and scholar, he helped define the discipline in the United States through his impressive books and other publications. "History of Art," for which he is best known, has been translated into more than a dozen languages.

"ANTHONY F. JANSON" forged a distinguished career as a university teacher, scholar and writer, and museum professional. He took over authorship of "History of Art" and "Basic History of Art" after his father's death in 1982.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013105192X
• ISBN 13: 9780131051928
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2