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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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Understanding Children's Development: 4th Edition
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Understanding Children's Development looks at how and why children develop, and how they are influenced by the people and events in their lives. It examines theories of development and learning, and the importance of early experience. It also covers the development of social behaviour and gender roles, and the practice of mainstreaming children with special educational needs into regular classrooms. The fourth edition of this classic text - widely used by early childhood educators, students and parents - has been completely revised, bringing new theoretical concepts into the New Zealand context. With an invited chapter on Disability and Development by Keith Ballard. Owner's Name inside. Cover a little worn. 358 pages. Seller Inventory # 1260146
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