Understanding child development : 0-8 years : linking theory and practice /

Lindon, Jennie,

Understanding child development : 0-8 years : linking theory and practice / by Jennie Lindon. - Third edition. - v, 260 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A focus on early childhood -- Explaining child development: considering nature and nurture -- Explaining child development: from cognitive developmental to sociocultural perspectives -- Research as a source of information and ideas -- Social and emotional development: the foundation -- The importance of physical skills and movement -- Understanding and supporting children's communication -- Thinking and learning -- Children's behaviour: adults' reactions -- Children as part of a social and cultural community.

Understanding child development 0-8 provides you with thorough coverage of theory about how young children develop and the practical implications of research. This book will enable students and practitioners to understand what happens within early childhood and factors that promote secure learning and well being.

Tertiary/Undergraduate. Postgraduate.

1444167189 9781444167184


Child development.

305.231

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