Understanding Child Development - Standalone Book - Softcover

Charlesworth, Rosalind

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1305501039 ISBN 13: 9781305501034

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2016

Synopsis

This book is a standalone book and will not include any access codes. UNDERSTANDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 10th Edition, introduces you to the unique qualities of young children from infants to age eight, and demonstrates how to work with each child in ways that correspond with their developmental level, and their social and cultural environment. Learning theories and research are included, as is information about the importance of play and technology in a young child's learning process. Learning objectives and specific NAEYC Program Standards, Accreditation Criteria, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter. Other topics covered include readiness, assessment, working with children and families from diverse cultures, working with children with special needs, and the early stages of reading, writing, and general cognitive development. Throughout the text, real-life examples and anecdotes bring theory and research to life

About this title

About the Author:

Rosalind Charlesworth is professor emerita and retired department chair in the Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Dr Charlesworth's career in early childhood education has included experiences with both typical and atypical young children in laboratory schools, public schools and day care and through research in social and cognitive development and behaviour.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1305501039
• ISBN 13: 9781305501034
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560