Understanding Child Development: For Adults Who Work with Young Children

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Rosalind Charlesworth

Psychology & Counseling

Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc

Designed for teachers in training and teachers in service whose major interest is in the development of the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and primary child. For students, it introduces the unique qualities of the young child as distinguished from the older child. For in service teachers, the text offers an opportunity to evaluate their views of the young child and compare them with the views presented in the text. In each section of the book, critical social and cultural factors are related to development as well as the roles of play, technology and the atypical child.

Understanding Child Development: For Adults Who Work With Young Children

Delmar

This book should be of interest to courses in math and science for young children at the post-secondary level.

Math and science for young children

Science & Math

Mathematics

Delmar Publishers

Understanding Child Development: Study Guide to 3r.e: For Adults Who Work with Young Children

Reference

Delmar Pub. Co, US

This text focuses on the integration of mathematics and science with each other and with the other content areas for children birth through age eight. It is based on theories of Child Development and learning and is compatible with the guidelines and standards of the major national professional organizations (i.e. NAEYC, NCTM, NSTA, &amp; AAAS). Units are arranged in a developmental sequence from preschool through primary and include appropriate assessment instructional, and evaluation strategies. Developmentally appropriate assessment is promoted through observation, recording of anecdotal records and checklists, video and audiotapes, performance evaluations and portfolios.

Math and Science for Young Children

Delmar Pub

UNDERSTANDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 9E, International Edition introduces the unique qualities of the young child as distinguished from older children and demonstrates how to work with young children in ways that correspond with their individual developmental level and social and cultural environment. In this streamlined edition, each section looks at critical social and cultural factors related to young children's development; factors relevant to working with children with special needs are integrated throughout. Popular theoretical views of learning are included, as is information about the importance of play and technology in a young child's learning process. Specific NAEYC Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) guidelines are now highlighted at the beginning of the chapter and with icons throughout the book. New Brain Development boxes focus on relevant brain research, and Child Development in the Real World provides practical applications of key topics. Other topics covered include readiness, assessment, the importance of working with children and families from diverse cultures, and the development of early stages of reading. Throughout the book, real-life examples and anecdotes bring theory and research to life.

Understanding Child Development, International Edition

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Wadsworth Publishing Company

MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, Seventh Edition, is a unique reference that focuses on the integration of math and science in early childhood education programs, while addressing the other important areas of child development during the crucial birth- through-eight age range. It also carefully addresses the ever- changing and significant national standards of the following organizations: The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), National Council of Teachers of Math (NCTM), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the National Research Council (NRC). A valuable resource for the student learner, working professional, and the involved parent, MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, Seventh Edition, is the most current volume of information of its kind available on the market today. Social Studies Activities A to Z gives teachers and parents a detailed lesson plan format of open-ended, age- appropriate activities for young children ages one and up. The activities are easy-to- understand and follow for children and adults alike. Each section helps teachers and parents find social studies activities to support a theme-based curriculum, to incorporate a letter of the week, or to provide a spur-of-the-moment filler idea. Many activity choices are given for each targeted alphabet letter. This child- centered text focuses on creative activities, giving children an appreciation for learning and creating.

Math and Science for Young Children + Social Studies Activities A to Z Pkg

Business & Money

Education & Reference

Cengage Learning'

Understanding Child Development

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