Full Description
This accessible guide to child development is written for students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Childhood Studies, Early Years and related disciplines. The text begins by examining the context of 'early childhood' today, and goes on to look at children's development in detail, including comprehensive development charts for reference. It considers the biological/social debate in child development, holistic development and factors affecting development. The text supports the reader to make links between theory and practice. This second edition includes a new chapter introducing a critique of developmentalism and features more case studies, theory focus boxes and activities.
Contents
PART ONEHistorical Perspective The Current Policy Context of Early Years PART TWO: CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT Holistic Development Children's Development Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage Factors Affecting Children's Supporting Children's Learning and Development Observing and Assessing Children's Learing and Development PART FOUR: ENHANCING PRACTICE AND UNDERSTANDING Reflecting on Children's Learning and Development Thinking, Questioning and Challenging: A Critical Approach to the Early Years References Index
