TY - BOOK AU - Lindon,Jennie TI - Understanding child development: 0-8 years : linking theory and practice SN - 1444167189 U1 - 305.231 23 PY - 2012///] CY - London PB - Hodder Education KW - Child development N1 - 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; Tertiary/Undergraduate; Postgraduate N2 - 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 ER -