This accessible guide to child development, now updated throughout to reflect current policy (including the new SEND Code of Practice and the Early Years Teacher status), is for students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines and for early years practitioners.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
SAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-10
1473944562
ISBN-13
9781473944565
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219335769
Product Key Features
Author
Sally Neaum
Publication Name
Child Development for Early Years Students and Practitioners
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), Developmental / Child
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education, Psychology
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
6.7 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
3
LCCN
2015-951584
Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Hq767.9
Reviews
The third edition brings it in line with current policy...[and] there are numerous case studies throughout the chapters, which help illustrate points made. This will prove to be a useful book for those wanting to hone up on their child development knowledge, for those starting out in their early years career, and for those undertaking professional development.
Table of Content
IntroductionPart 1: Early Childhood Context and PolicyChapter 1: Children and Childhood: A Historical PerspectiveChapter 2: The Current Policy Context of Early YearsPart 2: Childrens DevelopmentChapter 3: Holistic DevelopmentChapter 4: Childrens DevelopmentChapter 5: Development in the Early Years Foundation StageChapter 6: Factors affecting Childrens Learning and DevelopmentPart 3: Applying Child Development in PracticeChapter 7: Supporting Childrens Learning and DevelopmentChapter 8: Observing and Assessing Childrens Learning and DevelopmentPart 4: Enhancing Practice and UnderstandingChapter 9: Reflecting on Childrens Learning and DevelopmentChapter 10: Thinking, Questioning and Challenging: A Critical Approach to the Early Years