Children's Cognitive and Language Development (Child Development) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631194282 ISBN 13: 9780631194286

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1995

Synopsis

This is the third book in a series of four, which form part of the Open University course Child Development. They provide a detailed and thorough undergraduate-level introduction to the central concepts, theories, current issues and research evidence in developmental psychology. These books assume no previous knowledge of the field and envcourage the reader's active involvement, especuially through the use of activities. Examples drawn from case-studies, psychological research and practice stimulate critical appreciation of the issues covered. Selected short readings accompany the chapters to present ideas for a variety of sources. Children's Cognitive abd Language Development gives a detailed coverage of the period from the middle childhood to adolescence. The first chapter introduces the major the major theoretical influences on modern studies of cognitive development, setting the scene for more detailed analyses of these and other theories. In the following chapters both classical and modern developmental research in a variety of areas are covered including language, intelligence, drawing, and mathematical and scientific thinking. Compared to standard texts, the scope of the book is considerable, including the influence of current trends such as constructivist theories. In addition, specially commissioned chapters by leading researchers, in the field provide different, more specialized perspectives. Readers are encouraged to take a critical, interactive stance throughout.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631194282
• ISBN 13: 9780631194286
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 309
• Editor: Lee Victor, Das Gupta Prajna