Always reflective of the latest research and thinking in the field, Patricia Miller s acclaimed text offers an ideal way to help students understand and distinguish the major theoretical schools of child development. This fully updated new edition includes a new focus on biologi…
The authors emphasize the fundamental principles and enduring themes underlying children's development and focus on key research. This new edition also contains a new chapter on gender, as well as recent work on conceptual development
According to evolutionary biologists, we are the minders of our genes. But, it is only recently that evolutionists have realized that minders need minds, and that evolution needs psychology to fill the gap between genes and behaviour. This volume assumes no prior knowledge of th…
Through a series of exquisite encounters with children, and through a lucid opening up of new aspects of poststructuralist theorizing, Bronwyn Davies opens up new ways of thinking about, and intra-acting with, children. This book carefully guides the reader through a wave of tho…
Widely regarded as the definitive clinical reference and text in the field, this authoritative volume presents effective cognitive-behavioral approaches for treating frequently encountered child and adolescent disorders. The editor and contributors are leading experts who provid…
The research reported here provides reliable evidence on, and knowledge about, mathematics and science instruction that emphasizes student understanding. The book presents a summary of the concepts, findings, and conclusions of NCISLA research from 1996-2001
This lively movement program complements any early elementary curriculum. With many developmentally appropriate, standards-based activities, this resource provides ideas for basic movement, cooperative activities, educational gymnastics, and rhythm and dance lessons"
This topically-organized text provides a comprehensive overview of infant development with a strong theoretical and research base. Readers gain a clear understanding of infant development and issues that will be the focus of significant advances in infancy studies in the future.…