Children are widely celebrated for their imaginations, but developmental research on this topic has often been fragmented or narrowly focused on fantasy. However, there is growing appreciation for the role that imagination plays in cognitive and emotional development, as well as…
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of research on the role of imagination in cognitive and social development and its link with children's understanding of the real world.
"Children are widely celebrated for their imaginations, but developmental research on this topic has often been fragmented or narrowly focused on fantasy. However, there is growing appreciation for the role that imagination plays in cognitive and emotional development, as well a…
In addition to expected information about developmental stages and caregiver response, Duffy discusses diversity and accessibility issues that affect children¿s response to opportunities to express their creativity ¿ an admirably detailed guide to creativity for persons involved…
Bernadette Duffy draws on her extensive experience of promoting young children's creativity and imagination to examine how visual representations, music, dance, imaginative play and drama can enable children to express their feelings, thoughts and responses. She highlights examp…
Focusing on developmental psychology, this work features 12 essays exploring contemporary views and developments in research and theory in the relationship between imagination and cognition in childhood.
