Understanding Children and Adolescents STUDY GUIDE - Softcover

Judith A. Schickedanz; Peggy Forsyth; David Schickedanz; G. Forsyth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205326129 ISBN 13: 9780205326129

Publisher: Pearson Higher Education, 2001

Synopsis

This book's chronological organization clearly explains the physical, cognitive, language, and social development of infants and toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-age children, and adolescents, and their own special ways of thinking and behaving. Rich with examples and applications, the book always emphasizes practical uses of the knowledge related to the study of children. Knowledge-in-Action boxes provide additional information on Education, Special Education, Health/Safety, and Policy - topics selected with an eye toward application. This is the only child development book with separate language chapters for each stage of development. Complete and thorough coverage of infant, child, and adolescent development conveyed in a straightforward and clear writing style. Research Close-Up boxes provide concise reviews of current research on important and interesting topics. For anyone interested in child development, early childhood education, and family studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Higher Education
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205326129
• ISBN 13: 9780205326129
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4