Young Child, The: Development from Prebirth Through Age Eight

by Puckett, Margaret B.; Black, Janet K.; Wittmer, Donna S.; Petersen, Sandra H.

• ISBN13: 9780135147764
• ISBN10: 013514776X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

"Unlike other child development texts, this text is devoted specifically to development from prebirth through age eight." "For child development courses that cover prebirth through age eight, this widely used text discusses major developmental theories as they relate to physical, social and emotional, and cognitive domains. The book contains extensive applications for those who teach and work with young children, making it particularly appropriate for early childhood education programs."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

An Overview of Early Childhood Development

The What and Why of Early Childhood Development

Child Study in Contemporary Contexts

The Early Childhood Development Profession

Definition of Early Childhood Development

The Importance of Understanding Early Childhood Development

Evolution of Child Study

The Nature of a Theory

Theories of Early Childhood Development

Trends in Early Childhood Study

Key Terms

Review Strategies and Activities

Further Readings

Other Resources

The Where, When and How of Early Childhood Study and Assessment

The Contribution of Research Literature to the Development of the Early

Childhood Professional

Types of Child Development Research Studies

Ethics of Child Development Research

Sociocultural Perspectives in Studying Young Children

Young Children with Disabilities and the Study of Child Development

Your Study and Observation of Young Children

Ongoing Study of Children in Many Contexts

Authentic Assessment of the Development of Young Children

Approaches to Studying Young Children

Documenting and Recording Child Behavior and Development

Key Terms

Review Strategies and Activities

Further Readings

The Childrsquo;s Life Begins

The Family Before Birth

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