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Young Child, The: Development from Prebirth Through Age Eight, 5/E
Margaret B. Puckett, Professor Emerita, Texas Wesleyan University
Janet K. Black, Texas A&M International University
Donna S. Wittmer, University of Colorado, Denver
Sandra H. Petersen, Early Head Start National Resource Center

ISBN-10: 013514776X
ISBN-13: 9780135147764

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 600 pp
Published: 08/14/2008

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Unlike other child development texts, this text is devoted specifically to development from prebirth through age eight.

 

For child development courses that cover prebirth through age eight, this widely used text discusses major development theories as they relate to physical, social and emotional, and cognitive domains.  The book contains extensive applications for those who teach and work with young children, making it particularly appropriate for early childhood education programs.

 

Extensive concrete applications and real-life examples

  • Examples help students to better understand the content of child development and also to better see the practical applications of each developmental concept. 
  • Two case studies are carried throughout the book so that, while reading the book, students actually get to watch two children grow up. See pages 60, 61, 113, and 280 for examples.
  • “Role of the Early Childhood Professional” features at the end of most chapters prepare students to work effectively with young children using developmentally appropriate practices See pages 90, 153, 245, 377, and 507 for examples.

Brain development and the neuro-biological perspective

  • Provides students with the latest information on this ever increasingly important area of research and helps students come to a more complete understanding of how children develop and how their interactions in child care and early education environments impact both their immediate and long-term development. See pages 119 and 353 for examples.

A thorough updating of topics including: standards for early childhood programs, the mandates of IDEA, developmental theories, changing demographics, assessments, child care practices and bullying   

  • Ensures students the benefit of the most current scholarship and thinking in the field.  See pages 7, 100, 105, and 366 for examples.

PART ONE: AN OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

 

Chapter 1: The What and Why of Early Childhood Development

            Child Study in Contemporary Contexts

            The Early Childhood Development Profession

            Definition of Early Childhood Development

            The Importance of Understanding Early Childhood Development

            Evolution of Child Study

            The Nature of a Theory

            Theories of Early Childhood Development

            Trends in Early Childhood Study

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 2: The Where, When and How of Early Childhood Study and Assessment

            The Contribution of Research Literature to the Development of the Early

            Childhood Professional

            Types of Child Development Research Studies

            Ethics of Child Development Research

            Sociocultural Perspectives in Studying Young Children

            Young Children with Disabilities and the Study of Child Development

            Your Study and Observation of Young Children

            Ongoing Study of Children in Many Contexts

            Authentic Assessment of the Development of Young Children

            Approaches to Studying Young Children

            Documenting and Recording Child Behavior and Development

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

 

PART TWO: THE CHILD’S LIFE BEGINS

 

Chapter 3: The Family Before Birth

            Understanding the Roles and Perspectives of Parents

            The Status of Families in the United States

            The Presence or Absence of Choice in Parenting

            Sociocultural and Economic Factors

            Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Preparing for Parenthood

            Prenatal Development

            Prenatal Care

            Prenatal Learning

            Education for Childbirth and Parenting

            The Importance of Preparing Siblings for the Birth

            Anticipating Optimal Outcomes

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 4: The Child and Family at Birth

            Stages of Labor

            Assessment and Care of Newborns

            Infants with Special Needs

            Family Dynamics: A New Social System

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

PART THREE: INFANCY

 

Chapter 5: Physical and Motor Development of the Infant

            Principles of Growth, Development, and Behavior

            Formulating a Framework for Understanding Child Growth, Development, and Learning           

            Sociocultural Perspectives on Infancy

            Beginnings: Physical and Motor Competence of the Newborn

            Physical and Motor Development During the First Year

            Factors Influencing Physical and Motor Development

            General Health and Freedom from Disease

            Health and Well-Being Issues in Infant Deveopment

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 6: Social and Emotional Development of the Infant

            Theories of Social and Emotional Development

            The Neurobiology of Social and Emotional Development

            Dimensions of Social and Emotional Development in Infancy

            Factors Influencing Social and Emotional Development in Infants

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 7: Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development of the Infant

            Cognitive Development in Infancy

            Theoretical Perspectives on Cognitive Development in Infancy

            The Neurobiology of Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development

            Sensory and Perceptual Abilities in Infancy

            Language Development

            Literacy Development

            Factors Influencing Cognition, Language, and Literacy Development

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

PART FOUR: THE YOUNG CHILD: AGES ONE THROUGH THREE

 

Chapter 8: Physical and Motor Development: Ages One Through Three

            Physical and Motor Competence in the One-to-Three-Year-Old

            Relationship Between Physical/Motor and Social and Emotional Development

            Relationship Between Physical/Motor and Cognitive Development

            Factors Influencing Physical and Motor Development: Ages One Through Three

            Health and Well-Being Issues in Toddler Development

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 9: Social and Emotional Development: Ages One Through Three

            Theoretical Perspectives on Social and Emotional Development of Children Ages One Through Three

            Dimensions of Social and Emotional Development During Ages One Through Three

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 10: Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development: Ages One Through Three

            Cognitive Development in Children Ages One Through Three

            Language Development

            Literacy Development

            Factors Influencing Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development in Children Ages One Through Three

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

PART FIVE: THE YOUNG CHILD: AGES FOUR THROUGH FIVE

 

Chapter 11: Physical and Motor Development: Ages Four Through Five

            Physical and Motor Competence of Children Ages Four Through Five

            Relationship Between Physical/Motor Development and Social and Emotional Development

            Relationship Between Physical/Motor Development and Cognitive Development

            Factors Influencing Physical and Motor Development

            Health and Well-Being Issues Related to Children Ages Four Through Five

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 12: Social and Emotional Development: Ages Four Through Five

            Theoretical Perspectives on Social and Emotional Development: Ages Four Through Five

            Social and Emotional Developmetn of the Four-Through-Five-Year Old: A Neurological Development Perspective

            Dimensions of Social and Emotioanl Development During Ages Four Through Five

            Factors Influencing Social and Emotional Development in Children Ages Four Through Five

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 13: Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development: Ages Four Through Five

            Theoretical Perspectives on Cognitive Development During Ages Four Through Five

            Language Development

            Literacy Development

            Factors Influencing Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

PART SIX: THE YOUNG CHILD: AGES SIX THROUGH EIGHT

 

Chapter 14: Physical and Motor Development: Ages Six Through Eight

            Physical/Motor Competence of Children Ages Six Through Eight

            Relationship Between Physical/Motor Development and Social and Emotional Development

            Relationship Between Physical/Motor Development and Cognitive Development

            Factors Influencing Physical and Motor Development

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 15: Social and Emotional Development: Ages Six Through Eight

            Theoretical Perpectives on Social and Emotional Development of Children Ages Six Through Eight

            A Neurological Development Perspective on Social and Emotional Development During Ages Six Through Eight

            Dimensions of Social and Emotional Development in Children Ages Six Through Eight

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Chapter 16: Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development: Ages Six Through Eight

            Theoretical Perspectives on Cognitive Development in Children Ages Six Through Eight

            Language Development

            Literacy Development

            Factors Influencing Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development in Children Ages Six Through Eight

            Key Terms

            Review Strategies and Activities

            Further Readings

            Other Resources

 

Epilogue

 

Glossary

 

References

 

Appendix A: Acronyms Associated with Childhood-Related Terms, Agencies, and Associations

 

Appendix B: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts: United States

 

Appendix C: Quality Child Care: A Position Statement of the Southern Early Childhood Association

 

Author Index

 

Subject Index

 

Unlike other child development texts, this text is devoted specifically to development from prebirth through age eight

For child development courses that cover prebirth through age eight, this widely used text discusses major development theories as they relate to physical, social and emotional, and cognitive domains.  The book contains extensive applications for those who teach and work with young children, making it particularly appropriate for early childhood education programs.

 

The fifth edition includes:

 

A thorough updating of topics including: standards for early childhood programs, the mandates of IDEA, developmental theories, changing demographics, assessments, child care practices and bullying   

  • Ensures students the benefit of the most current scholarship and thinking in the field.  See pages 7, 100, 105, and 366 for examples.

Extensive concrete applications and real-life examples

  • Examples help students to better understand the content of child development and also to better see the practical applications of each developmental concept. 
  • Two case studies are carried throughout the book so that, while reading the book, students actually get to watch two children grow up. See pages 60, 61, 113, and 280 for examples.
  • “Role of the Early Childhood Professional” features at the end of most chapters prepare students to work effectively with young children using developmentally appropriate practices See pages 90, 153, 245, 377, and 507 for examples.

Brain development and the neuro-biological perspective

  • Provides students with the latest information on this ever increasingly important area of research and helps students come to a more complete understanding of how children develop and how their interactions in child care and early education environments impact both their immediate and long-term development. See pages 119 and 353 for examples.

 

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