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Child Development and Education with Observing Children & Adolescents CD PKG., 3/E
Teresa M. McDevitt, University of Northern Colorado
Jeanne E. Ormrod, Emeritus, University of Northern Colorado

ISBN-10: 0132432765
ISBN-13: 9780132432764

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2007
Format: Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 704 pp
Published: 07/10/2006

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For Child Development and Child/Adolescent Development courses taught in education departments.

 

Child Development and Education, Third Edition is the only comprehensive child development text written specifically for educators. Written by a developmentalist and an educational psychologist, it provides the coverage and research found in the best child development texts but also then helps readers understand how to use this information as educators. Another unique aspect of the text is how it illustrates concepts using children's and adolescents' school work, case studies, and a three volume video CD that comes packaged with the book.  These features of the text help readers actually see development, not simply read about it.  Unique features include authentic student artifacts; observation guidelines with educational applications; development and practice features with concrete strategies for facilitating student development and learning; a chapter on development in reading, writing, math, and science;  and extensive coverage of diversity and how as an educator to help all students thrive. 


The Only Comprehensive Development Text Written Specifically for Educators

More than any other development text, McDevitt/Ormrod spells out the practical implications of development theory and research and provides concrete applications for educators to take into the classroom.

    • Development and Practice features offer developmentally appropriate concrete strategies for facilitating student development and learning.
    • Observation Guidelines tables help students learn to observe developmental nuances in children and adolescents and also lay out the educational implications of what is and is not observed.
    • New! Applying Concepts in Child Development tables at the end of each chapter provides scenarios connected to developmental concepts and allow students to practice applying their knowledge of development in making educational decisions.

 

The Difference Between Reading About Development and Seeing It

More than any other text, McDevitt/Ormrod illustrates concepts with case studies; artifacts from journals, sketchbooks, and schoolwork; and digital video footage.

    • Each chapter begins and ends with a Case Study and includes other integrated vignettes.
    • New! Interpreting Children’s Artifacts and Actions feature provides practice in evaluating student work and applying new knowledge authentically.
    • A set of 3 CDs with video segments, Observing Children and Adolescents, allows students to explore 14 topics, including Memory, Friendship, and Families, from the perspective of children from five age groups.

 

New and Expanded Content

    • New coverage of development in reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, and music is added in Chapter 10, “Development in the Content Domains.”
    • Separate chapters on Prenatal Development (Chapter 3) and Physical Development (Chapter 4) are included.
    • Concrete practice for students in applying developmental concepts in educational settings receives even greater emphasis throughout the text and in new features like Interpreting Children’s Artifacts and Actions and Applying Concepts in Child Development. 

  • NEW! Interpreting Children's Artifacts and Actions feature throughout the text--Gives readers practice in evaluating authentic student work and applying new knowledge authentically to development principles.

 

  • NEW! Applying Concepts in Child Development tables at the end of every chapter--Provide scenarios connected to developmental concepts.
      • Allows students to practice applying their knowledge of development in making educational decisions.

 

  • NEW! Expanded content throughout the text--New content changes for the third edition include: expanding the literacy chapter to include all academic content domains (Chapter 10); a greater emphasis placed throughout the text on diversity and culture; separate chapters on prenatal development (Chapter 3) and physical development (Chapter 4); and readers now have the opportunity for further practice applying developmental concepts in educational settings (new features).

 

  • NEW! Entire text has been edited and realigned-- The third edition achieves a clearer, more concise writing style, enhancing its appeal and applicability.

Part I:     Theory and Practice in Child Development

 

Chapter 1.        Making a Difference in the Lives of Infants, Children, and Adolescents

 

Chapter 2.        Using Research to Understand Children and Adolescents

 

Part II:    Foundations of Development

 

Chapter 3.        Biological Beginnings

 

Chapter 4.        Physical Development

 

Chapter 5.        Family, Culture, and Community

 

Part III.    Cognitive Development

 

Chapter 6.        Cognitive Development: Piaget and Vygotsky

 

Chapter 7.        Cognitive Development: Cognitive Processes

 

Chapter 8.        Intelligence

 

Chapter 9.        Language Development

 

Chapter 10.       Development in Academic Domains

 

Part IV.    Social and Emotional Development

 

Chapter 11.        Emotional Development

 

Chapter 12.        Development of Self and Social Understanding

 

Chapter 13.        Morality and Motivation

 

Chapter 14.        Peers, Media, and Society

"I absolutely love the applied approach that is taken in this textbook and believe that this type of approach is optimal for preservice teachers in their understanding of child development...I find the artifacts to be beneficial to my students (especially teaching majors) by providing them with “evidence” in the developmental processes of children."

 

-Kristen K. Williams, Ball State University

Child Development and Education, Third Edition

Teresa M. McDevitt and Jeanne Ellis Ormrod

 

The Only Comprehensive Development Text Written Specifically for Educators

More than any other development text, McDevitt/Ormrod spells out the practical implications of development theory and research and provides concrete applications for educators to take into the classroom.

    • Development and Practice features offer developmentally appropriate concrete strategies for facilitating student development and learning.
    • Observation Guidelines tables help students learn to observe developmental nuances in children and adolescents.
    • New! Applying Concepts in Child Development tables at the end of each chapter provides scenarios connected to developmental concepts and allow students to practice applying their knowledge of development in making educational decisions.

 

The Difference Between Reading About Development and Seeing It

More than any other text, McDevitt/Ormrod illustrates concepts with case studies; artifacts from journals, sketchbooks, and schoolwork; and digital video footage.

    • Each chapter begins and ends with a Case Study and includes other integrated vignettes.
    • New! Interpreting Children’s Artifacts and Actions feature provides practice in evaluating student work and applying new knowledge authentically.
    • A set of 3 CDs with video segments, Observing Children and Adolescents, allows students to explore 14 topics, including Memory, Friendship, and Families, from the perspective of children from five age groups.

 

New and Expanded Content

    • New coverage of development in reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, and music is added in Chapter 10, “Development in the Content Domains.”
    • Separate chapters on Prenatal Development (Chapter 3) and Physical Development (Chapter 4) are included.
    • Concrete practice for students in applying developmental concepts in educational settings receives even greater emphasis throughout the text and in new features like Interpreting Children’s Artifacts and Actions and Applying Concepts in Child Development. 

 

        

 

 

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