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This is a New Zealand text on child development, with a strong emphasis on local conditions and context; the fourth edition has been completely revised, bringing in new theoretical concepts. The book looks at how and why children develop. Theories of development and learning are covered, along with the importance of early experience, intelligence and assessment, and the family. The development of social behaviour, gender roles, language and thinking are discussed; the question of mainstreaming is addressed in a chapter by Keith Ballard. This is an essential text for teachers in education and psychology, and used also by social workers, nurses, psychologists, family lawyers and police education officers. Parents also increasingly seek expert advice and information about their children's development.
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- PublisherBridget Williams Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 090891296X
- ISBN 13 9780908912964
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number4
- Number of pages364
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Fourth Edition. 358 pages. Cover wornThis fully revised and updated edition o f a fundamental New Zealand psychology text examines how and why children develop and how they are influenced by the people and ev ents in their lives. Discussed are theories of development and le arning, the importance of early experience, intelligence and asse ssment, and the family. The development of social behavior, gende r roles, language, and thinking are also covered. The question of mainstreaming--the integration of children with special educatio nal needs into regular preschools and classrooms--is also debated . There is a strong emphasis on local conditions and the New Zeal and historical and social context. This new edition addresses the important issue of giving children themselves a voice, in order to better understand their development and to involve them in dec isions about their lives. Seller Inventory # 2544f
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