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Observing Development of the Young Child, 6/E
Janice J. Beaty, Professor Emerita, Elmira College

ISBN-10: 0131700138
ISBN-13: 9780131700130

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 496 pp
Published: 03/03/2005

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Appropriate for Observation in Early Childhood or Assessment in Early Childhood courses, or as a supplement to Child Development or Practicum courses in which observation is a component.

Distinct from other books on observation techniques, Beaty’s practical text, Observing Development of the Young Child, 6e, presents her unique system of observing and recording child development using an invaluable planning tool, The Child Skills Checklist.  This practical, easy-to-use system is based on a progression of children’s skill development in six major areas: emotional, social, physical, cognitive, language, and creative.  Unique aspects of Observing Development of the Young Child include discussions of how to observe young children, interpret the data recorded, and plan for individuals based on the observations.

  • NEW-Additional developmental assessment instruments-Discussed along with alternate approaches to child assessment using shadow studies, play-based assessment and child interviews, as well as digital camera photos.  (See Chapter 1 Ex. pp 10, 13, 22).
  • NEW-New information on the emergence of emotions in young children is presented-Special attention is given to affection and love in early childhood as the basis for a child’s growth and development in every area.  (See Chapter 4 Ex. pp 102, 110).
  • NEW-New brain research showing the importance of physical development-Translated into new large motor activities such as riding trikes, bikes, and scooters. (See Chapter 7 Ex. pp 198, 204).
  • NEW-How to encourage emergent literacy in preschool children-Described with creative uses of predictable picture books and song storybooks. (Ex. pp 350, 357).
  • NEW-Part of the Merrill Teacher Prep Textbook Series.  Your students' textbook is now the ultimate resource for applying learned strategies to classroom practice.  "Things to Take Into Your Classroom" featured on the front and back cover of every Teacher Prep text lists page references for the book's strategies, plans, activities, lessons, and other resourceful materials for students to use in the classroom--making this text not just a book for learning, but a book for teaching.
  • An intriguing new concept is presented in the epilogue, called “The Missing Component of Child Development.” (Ex. pp 445).
  • Exclusive to this book, the Child Skills Checklist can be used by teachers to determine children's levels of development—This simple, self-teaching device is used as an outline for chapters and their content. (Ex. pp 40, 46-51).
  • Strategies to support development.
    • If You Have Not Checked This Item: Some Helpful Ideas-this feature in each chapter gives students specific suggestions for activities that will help children developmentally in areas not checked on the checklist. (Ex. pp 78-79, 272-273).
  • Coverage of the eleven stages of development—Includes background research and practical activities to enhance development.
  • A separate chapter on sharing observational data with parents. (Chapter 14, Ex. pp 426). 
    • Provides a unique approach to involving parents in their children's development through child observations at home and developing collaborative portfolios with teachers and children in the classroom.

  • NEW-Additional developmental assessment instruments-Discussed along with alternate approaches to child assessment using shadow studies, play-based assessment and child interviews, as well as digital camera photos.  (See Chapter 1, Ex. pp 10, 13, 22).
  • NEW-New information on the emergence of emotions in young children is presented-Special attention is given to affection and love in early childhood as the basis for a child’s growth and development in every area.  (See Chapter 4, Ex. pp 102, 110).
  • NEW-New brain research showing the importance of physical development-Translated into new large motor activities such as riding trikes, bikes, and scooters. (See Chapter 7, Ex. pp 198, 204).
  • NEW-How to encourage emergent literacy in preschool children-Described with creative uses of predictable picture books and song storybooks(Ex. pp 350, 357).
  • NEW-Part of the Merrill Teacher Prep Textbook Series.  Your students' textbook is now the ultimate resource for applying learned strategies to classroom practice.  "Things to Take Into Your Classroom" featured on the front and back cover of every Teacher Prep text lists page references for the book's strategies, plans, activities, lessons, and other resourceful materials for students to use in the classroom--making this text not just a book for learning, but a book for teaching.

1.  Assessing Children's Development through Observation.


 2. Using the Child Skills Checklist.


 3. Self-Esteem.


 4. Emotional Development.


 5. Social Play.


 6. Prosocial Behavior.


 7. Large Motor Development.


 8. Small Motor Development.


 9. Cognitive Development.


10. Spoken Language.


11. Emergent Literacy Skills.


12. Art Skills.


13. Imagination.


14. Sharing Observational Data with Parents.


Epilogue: The Missing Component of Child Development.


Index of Children's Books.

Index.

Janice J. Beaty is a professor emerita, Elmira College, Elmira, New York, is a full-time writer of early childhood college textbooks and a consultant in early childhood education from her new home in Cape Coral, Florida.  Her textbooks include Skills for Preschool Teachers, Seventh Edition, 50 Early Childhood Literacy Strategies, Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten with Linda Pratt, Building Bridges with Multicultural Picture Books, Safety in Preschool Programs, and Prosocial Guidance for the Preschool Child.  She is also engaged in a literacy mentoring program with the Foster Grandparents Program in Columbia, Missouri.

Distinct from other books on observation techniques, Beaty’s practical text, Observing Development of the Young Child, Sixth Edition, presents her unique system of observing and recording child development using an invaluable planning tool, The Child Skills Checklist.  The integration of strategies and children's books to encourage development is a major focus of this best-selling text.

Features of this text:

  • Clearly and practically explains what students should look for developmentally in children in their care so that they have a basis for understanding what they are seeing.
  • Highlights use of a practical tool, The Child Skills Checklist, to assess children's development in 11 areas: self-esteem, emotional development, social play, prosocial behavior, large and small motor development, cognitive development, spoken language, emerging literacy skills, art skills, and imagination.
  • Incorporates practical activities to implement with young children and their families to encourage development.  Many up-to-date multicultural children's books are listed to support developmental progress.

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