Seeing Young Children: A Guide to Observing and Recording Behavior

Bentzen, Ph.D. Warren R.

ISBN 10: 0766811026 / ISBN 13: 9780766811027

Published by Wadsworth Publishing, 2000

About this Item

436 pages including index, bibliography, references, and glossary, illustrated. Appears unread.

Seller Inventory # 24358

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seeing Young Children: A Guide to Observing and Recording Behavior
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766811026
• ISBN 13: 9780766811027
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1.85 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • EDUCATION

About this title

Synopsis

This comprehensive text explores the practical and theoretical aspects of observing the behavior of young children. It explains the nature and importance of observation in early child care settings, developmental principles and concepts, the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of various recording techniques, and the importance of interpretation and evaluation. It also includes a discussion of cultural diversity and its importance in the observation process. In addition, the text includes various theoretical perspectives on development, as well as observation exercises to help students develop and refine their observational skills. This comprehensive text is designed to help students make meaningful observations to help them better understand the behavior of young children.

About the Author

Warren R. Bentzen is a professor at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.