Rosalind Charlesworth, Rebecca Howard

Broschiertes Buch

Understanding Child Development

Beschreibung

Working with young children is both rewarding and complex. "Understanding Child Development," 11th Edition, helps you build the knowledge and confidence to best support children from birth through age eight. You'll explore how children grow across physical, cognitive, language and emotional domains, and how to apply that knowledge in real-world settings. The text connects theory and research to practice, with updated content on brain development, cultural influences and inclusive education. Reflection prompts, case studies and practical tools help you think critically and prepare for your role as a teacher, caregiver or advocate. Whether you're new to the field or deepening your expertise, this book supports your journey.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cengage Learning
• 11th edition
• Seitenzahl: 580
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798214131368
• Artikelnr.: 74919714