Observing and Understanding Child Development: A Child Study Manual - Softcover

Ahola, Debra; Kovacik, Abbe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418015369 ISBN 13: 9781418015367

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2006

Synopsis

Observing and Understanding Child Development: A Child Study Manual is a text designed to help students and practitioners alike learn how to gather and interpret data to gain insight into child development. It covers observation, developmental domains including patterns of development, child development theory, and communication. It features a unique and vitally important chapter on art, music, and movement development, and also covers special needs children in every chapter. Combined with many wonderful activities and a CD-ROM that includes guided observations via streaming video, this book will move the reader through theory to application, and will remain a timely and important resource that can referenced again and again. This vital resource is also the perfect reference for the practicing professional and the dedicated parent.

About this title

About the Author:

Debra Ahola is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Schenectady County Community College

Abbe Kovacik is also a Professor of Education at Schenectady County Community College. Abbe is the Education Director for the Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council, Inc.

Review:

My response is positive. The authors have a well organized and thoughtful proposal. The increased need for students to study child development is evident and improved texts will be needed.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1418015369
• ISBN 13: 9781418015367
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336