Understand Child Development: Teach Yourself
Published on 25. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4441-3799-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a complete guide to child development from birth to 16 years. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject it will take you through all the perspectives on the subject, covering physical, cognitive, moral and behavioural aspects of a child's development. It covers key figures such as Piaget, Freud and Bowlby as well as looking at the work of more contemporary theorists. With case studies to give you practical understanding and illustrations to back up key points this book is the only guide you will ever need.
Reviews / Votes
'Ideal for first-time parents... The content covers across ten comprehensive topics, each specific to your child's age, and aided by case studies and illustrations so you can easily pick up and understand the practical tips it offers.' * Parents Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
201 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-3799-6 (9781444137996)
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Carolyn Meggitt
Understand Child Development: Teach Yourself
E-Book
07/2012
Teach Yourself Books
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Carolyn Meggitt is a bestselling child care and development author and a fromer nurse, midwife and associate lectuer for the Open University.
Content
: Chapter 1: A focus on early childhood
: Chapter 2: Explaining child development: considering nature and nurture
: Chapter 3: Explaining child development: from cognitive-developmental to socio-cultural perspectives
: Chapter 4: Research as a source of information and ideas
: Chapter 5: Social and emotional development: the foundation
: Chapter 6: The importance of physical skills and movement
: Chapter 7: Understanding and supporting children's communication
: Chapter 8: Thinking and learning
: Chapter 9: Children's behaviour: adults' reactions
: Chapter 10: Children as part of a social and cultural community
: Chapter 2: Explaining child development: considering nature and nurture
: Chapter 3: Explaining child development: from cognitive-developmental to socio-cultural perspectives
: Chapter 4: Research as a source of information and ideas
: Chapter 5: Social and emotional development: the foundation
: Chapter 6: The importance of physical skills and movement
: Chapter 7: Understanding and supporting children's communication
: Chapter 8: Thinking and learning
: Chapter 9: Children's behaviour: adults' reactions
: Chapter 10: Children as part of a social and cultural community