Interactions for Development and Learning

This book is the first of its kind to emphasize the importance of different types of interaction for development and learning. A theoretical rationale is provided for the importance of appropriate interactions between an adult and child, between a child and older and younger peers, or between a child and an object. For those who work in real situations with young children, this is an invaluable guide that presents methods of planning, program implementation, and evaluation.

This unique book stresses a positive interactive curriculum for development and learning based on five developmental areas: personal-social, physical, cognitive, communication, and creative. The revised edition ties developmental theory to real-life situations in a variety of settings. This helpful book provides methods of planning, program implementation, and evaluation for those who wish to enhance the quality of interaction with children from birth through age eight. Theoretical Perspective for an Interactive Curriculum; Developing an Understanding of Young Children; Physical Environments Supporting Interactive Curriculum; Planning for Interactive Curriculum; Types of Interactions; Personal-Social Development; Physical Development; Cognitive Development; Communication Development; Creative Development.