Sara Boccaccini Meadows haalt inspiratie uit haar verkenningen van de natuurlijke wereld en haar uitgebreide reizen. Haar unieke schilderstijl is gevormd door diverse culturele invloeden die ze tijdens haar reizen heeft opgedaan. Nu gevestigd in New York City, wijdt ze haar tijd aan textielontwerp en illustratie. Haar werk roept vaak een gevoel van avontuur en ontdekking op, wat haar rijke levenservaringen weerspiegelt.
This accessible, engaging and informative book examines the different influences on child development, according to science. There is a lot of science about children, from new work in neuroscience and attachment, to evolutionary theory and genetics. This book brings it all together to see how the scientific picture compares with the everyday one we all have as parents, educators and carers.
The Development and Acquisition of Cognition in Childhood
Focusing on children's cognitive development, this thoroughly revised second edition offers an informed overview of extensive literature on the topic. It critically examines both theories and research data, highlighting their educational implications. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how children think and learn, making it accessible for educators and researchers alike.
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Focusing on developmental social psychology, this book offers a comprehensive overview that is crucial for advanced undergraduate students in psychology, education, and social work. It explores the intricate ways in which children develop as social beings, emphasizing the interplay between individual growth and social contexts.
This edition incorporates the latest research on various important topics, including Theory of Mind, bullying, and cultural differences in development. It also explores parental discipline, behavioral genetics, and the intricacies of prenatal development and fetal learning. These updates provide a comprehensive understanding of child development, making the book a valuable resource for those studying or interested in the field.
Cover page -- Halftitle page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- CHAPTER 1 Introduction -- CHAPTER 2 'Mainstream Good Practice': Is There a Discrepancy between Hope and Achievement? -- CHAPTER 3 The Details of Teaching and Learning as Seen in Pre-school -- CHAPTER 4 How Young Children Learn -- CHAPTER 5 The Dialogue Approach: Tutorial Teaching -- CHAPTER 6 The Literary-centred Curriculum -- CHAPTER 7 Summary and Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Index