Includes bibliographical references (pages 497-534) and index.
Contents:
Studying early childhood development in a diverse world -- Historical perspectives and research in early childhood development -- Theories of child development -- Genetics, prenatal development, and birth -- The newborn -- Infant physical growth and brain development -- Cognitive development in infancy -- Infant language and literacy -- Infant social and emotional development -- Preschool physical and motor development -- Cognitive development in the preschool years -- Symbolic thought : play, language, and literacy in the preschool years -- Social and emotional development of preschoolers -- Physical growth and motor development in the primary years -- Cognition and schooling -- Language, literacy, and schooling -- Social and emotional development in the primary years -- Parents, families, and children : a multicultural perspective.
Summary:
This textbook takes a multicultural approach/focus to child development, addressing both typical and atypical child development from birth through age eight. The text highlights the diversity of child development, preparing professionals to meet the unique needs of children from a wide variety of backgrounds. The book is arranged within an ages/stages format from birth through age eight. The author provides many practical multicultural/multi ethnic cases and examples to implement research findings for working with children.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.