The whole child : development in the early years / Deirdre Budzyna and Doris Buckley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Budzyna, Deirdre, author.

Buckley, Doris, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Textbooks.

Education.

Early Childhood--Textbooks.

Early Childhood.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA ROTEL 2024.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The Whole Child is a textbook that gives an overview of development, beginning in the mother’s womb through the age of eight. It starts with a look at perspectives of early childhood, including how children have been viewed historically as well as cross-culturally. There is a complete overview of the important theorists that have helped to deepen and bring clarity to how children develop. These theories include psychodynamic, behavioral, social cognitive theory, cognitive theory, humanistic, multiple intelligence, growth mindset, and Bloom’s taxonomy. Understanding the implications of each theory is important foundational knowledge for the study of development. Developmental domains at each stage is examined alongside important milestones. The biology of the brain is given important consideration. Some of the many factors that influence a young child’s development are also included in this text.

Contents:

Preface

Chapter One - Perspectives on Early Childhood

Chapter Two - Theorists and Theories of Development

Chapter Three - Domains in Development

Chapter Four - Brain Development from Conception to Age 8

Chapter Five - Prenatal Development and Birth

Chapter Six - Infancy

Chapter Seven - Toddlers (15 Months to 3 Years)

Chapter Eight - Early Childhood Development

Chapter Nine - School Age (5 Years to 8 Years)

Conclusion

Notes:

Description based on print resource