Papers on Infant Development: Published by the Education Department of the American Social Science Association, January, 1882 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mrs. Emily Talbot

9780266222767: Papers on Infant Development: Published by the Education Department of the American Social Science Association, January, 1882 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266222765 ISBN 13: 9780266222767

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore how infants grow, think, and learn language in the late 19th century classroom of Observation.

This edition presents a focused look at child development through careful, early studies and practical observation tools designed for parents and educators.

Centered on the firsthand observations of infant behavior, it traces how a child forms sounds, imitates, and gradually attaches meaning to words. It also highlights how curiosity, imitation, and environment shape a child’s early communication, with examples of vocabulary, gestures, and introductory learning milestones. The material includes guidance on recording progress and a program to engage families in careful, systematic observation.

Concrete examples of early speech, gestures, and recognition in the first years of life.
How children create and adapt meanings, sometimes inventing words or extending senses.
Practical guidance for parents to observe, record, and reflect on development.
A framework for teachers and researchers to study infant growth over time.

Ideal for readers interested in historical perspectives on child development, parental observation, and early education methods.

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