This text introduces students to 22 different theories of development, comparing and contrasting them. A biographical introduction to each theorist is included, along with case studies and examples. The theorists covered range over both the developmental and the environmental traditions. For example, from the former, in the tradition of Rousseau, those covered include Gesell, Piaget and Montessori and from the latter, in the environmentalist/learning tradition, those covered include Mary Ainsworth, Bandura, Erikson and Chomsky.

Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications

Health, Fitness & Dieting

William Crain

Psychology & Counseling

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This book covers twenty-two theories of development and their implication on education. It also introduces readers to the theorists behind the theories in a lively and easily accessible manner. Comparing and contrasting the theories covered, the book focuses on theorists who follow the developmental tradition of Rousseau - such as Gesell, Piaget, and Montessori - and their belief that we grow largely from our inner promptings and spontaneous discoveries at different times throughout our lifetimes. In addition, the author looks at theorists in the environmental/learning tradition. For anyone interested in the philosophy of child rearing and education, relative to a child's growth and the growth of our society as a whole.

Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications (4th Edition)

The result of extensive scholarship and consultation with leading scholars, this text introduces students to twenty-four theorists and compares and contrasts their theories on how we develop as individuals. Emphasizing the theories that build upon the developmental tradition established by Rousseau, this text also covers theories in the environmental/learning tradition.

Theories Of Development: Concepts And Applications, 6Th Edition

Psychology Press

The Pearson Custom Library: Psychology (Introduction to Psychology, PSY 201, University of Southern Indiana)

Pearson

Theories of Development: WITH Social Psychology (4th Revised Edition) AND Onekey Blackboard Access Card

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