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Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective, 4/E
Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, Eastern Connecticut State University

ISBN-10: 013119805X
ISBN-13: 9780131198050

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 560 pp
Published: 05/31/2005

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For courses in Early Childhood Development.

While arranged in the conventional ages-and-stages format, the 4th edition of Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective by Jeffrey Trawick-Smith diverges from convention to take a multicultural approach to all facets of development in children from birth to age 8. Every topic is examined through the lens of diversity—from intellectual development to attachment patterns, from peer relations to motor skills—which is essential for our increasingly diverse student population.  Coverage of atypical development and the challenges of special education is woven seamlessly through each chapter. Case studies and examples provide future teachers with a hands-on guide to how children develop, how children's skills develop, and how that development should inform sensitive, successful teaching practice.  Key changes to this edition include: an expanded discussion of play and literacy in every developmental level, an expanded discussion on social policy issues (poverty, government initiatives, etc.), and a new feature—Advocacy and Public Policy Box—found in Chapters 2-17.

  • NEW!  Advocacy and Public Policy features (Chapters 2-17)-Present key public policy issues for each level and area of development, as well as examples and suggestions for how professionals can integrate advocacy into their practice. Connects the research and theories in the text with ideas for advocacy and shaping public policy to benefit children and families.
  • NEW!  Expanded discussion of Play and Literacy in every developmental level. Current, new research is presented on how adults can facilitate early reading and writing, a topic emphasized in today’s schools. New sections have been added that highlight the developmental benefits of play and how to implement play intervention in classrooms. 
  • Development is examined from a Multicultural Perspective-Developmental domains are presented with examples of cultural diversity throughout; Multicultural presentation prepares adults to meet the unique needs of children of varying backgrounds.  
  • Atypical Development and Classroom Adaptations are smoothly integrated in the core development chapters-Atypical and typical development is addressed for cognitive/linguistic, physical, and social domains. Prepares pre-service teachers and professionals working with children and their families to understand and appreciate the characteristics of children with challenging conditions who will be increasingly integrated within the regular classrooms.
  • Practical Applications make this a hands-on guide for Educators and Caregivers-Assessing Young Children tables provide observation guidelines and suggestions for application.
  • Child Guidance features-Explore research-based ways adults can guide development.
  • Research into Practice sections-Describe practical classroom and parenting applications.
  • Classroom Adaptations features-Provide practical ideas for adapting classroom space, materials, curricula, and adult interactions to meet the needs of children with challenging conditions.

  • NEW!  Advocacy and Public Policy features-Present key public policy issues for each level and area of development, as well as examples and suggestions for how professionals can integrate advocacy into their practice.
  • NEW!  Advocacy and Public Policy Box (Chapters 2-17).
  • NEW!  Expanded discussion of Play and Literacy in every Developmental Level.

PART I.  YOUNG CHILDREN IN MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE: AN INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1.  Studying Early Childhood Development in a Diverse World.

Chapter 2.  Historical Perspectives and Research in Early Childhood Development.

Chapter 3.  Theories of Child Development.

PART II.  PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, CHILDBIRTH, AND INFANCY

Chapter 4.  Genetics, Prenatal Development, and Birth.

Chapter 5.  The Newborn.

Chapter 6.  Infant Physical Growth and Brain Development.

Chapter 7.  Cognitive Development in Infancy.

Chapter 8.  Infant Language and Literacy.

Chapter 9.  Infant Social and Emotional Development.

PART III.  DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRESCHOOL YEARS

Chapter 10.  Preschool Physical and Motor Development.

Chapter 11.  Cognitive Development in the Preschool Years.

Chapter 12.  Symbolic Thought, Play, Language, and Literacy in the Preschool Years.

Chapter 13.  Social and Emotional Development of Preschoolers.

PART IV.  THE PRIMARY YEARS IN CULTURAL CONTEXT

Chapter 14.  Physical Growth and Motor Development in the Primary Years.

Chapter 15.  Cognition and Schooling.

Chapter 16.  Language, Literacy, and Schooling.

Chapter 17.  Social and Emotional Development in the Primary Years.

PART V.  FAMILIES IN CULTURAL CONTEXT

Chapter 18.  Parents, Families, and Children: A Multicultural Perspective.

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