Appropriate for Child Development and Child/Adolescent Development courses taught in education departments, in child and family studies programs and in psychology departments.
Child Development and Education, Fourth Edition is the only comprehensive child development text written specifically for educators. Written by a developmentalist and an educational psychologist, it provides the coverage and research found in more traditional child development texts, but also helps readers understand how to use this information as educators. The text illustrates concepts using childrens' and adolescents' schoolwork, artwork, and interview excerpts, as well as case studies and video examples.
Part 1 Foundations in Child Development
Part 2 Biological Development
Part 3 Cognitive Development
Part 4 Social and Emotional Development