Understanding Child Development (Mindtap Course List) - Softcover

Charlesworth, Rosalind, Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1305501039 ISBN 13: 9781305501034

Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2016

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UNDERSTANDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 10th Edition, introduces you to the unique qualities of young children from infants to age eight, and demonstrates how to work with each child in ways that correspond with their developmental level, and their social and cultural environment. Learning theories and research are included, as is information about the importance of play and technology in a young child's learning process. Learning objectives and specific NAEYC Program Standards, Accreditation Criteria, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter. Other topics covered include readiness, assessment, working with children and families from diverse cultures, working with children with special needs, and the early stages of reading, writing, and general cognitive development. Throughout the text, real-life examples and anecdotes bring theory and research to life

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Rosalind Charlesworth, Ph.D., was professor emerita and retired department chair in the Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Charlesworth's career in early childhood education included experiences with both typical and non-typical young children in laboratory schools, public schools and day care centers, plus research in social and cognitive development and behavior. Throughout her career, she was known for her contributions to research on early childhood teachers' beliefs and practices. In 1999, she was the co-recipient of the NAECTE/Allyn & Bacon Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator award. In 2014, she received the Legacy Award from the Weber State University Child and Family Studies Department in recognition of her contributions to early childhood education. Dr. Charlesworth passed away in 2021, and leaves behind a legacy as a deeply respected and valued early childhood educator, author, advocate, mentor and inspiration to many in the field.

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• Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1305501039
• ISBN 13: 9781305501034
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 550
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Cengage Learning; https://www.cengageasia.com/; ; 5191 Natorp Blvd; Mason; OH; 45040; USA
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