Lindon J. Understanding Child Development: Linking Theory and Practice, 2nd Revised edition

Hodder Education, 2010. - 234 pages
ISBN: 1444102842Understanding Child Development 2nd Edition is the new edition of the bestselling, user-friendly book for those studying for Early Years Foundation Degrees, Early Childhood Studies Degrees, and S/NVQ Levels 3 and 4 in Childcare Learning and Development. Jennie Lindon explains all the key approaches to studying child development in a straightforward way that helps students understand the links between theories and their learning and practice.Throughout the book:- Key terms are explained in language that students can understand
- 'Making the connection' features link what is being learned to settings and practice
- There is guidance on observations and students own research, to apply what has been learned.Anyone pursuing Early Years Professional Status will find this an invaluable resource, whilst experienced practitioners in the whole range of early years settings will find it supports continuing professional development.Jennie Lindon explains all the key approaches to studying child development in a straightforward way that helps students understand the links between theories and their learning and practice. Experienced prac titioners will find that the material supports continuing professional development.Jennie Lindon is a Chartered Psychologist who runs her own business in training and consultancy. Jennie has worked extensively with early years, educational and playwork services for children and their families. She has also worked with residential and foster carers.Acknowledgements
A focus on early childhood
What, how and why in child development
Reflective and knowledgeable practitioners
Explaining child development: considering nature and nurture
Biological-maturation theories
Environmental-learning theories
Explaining child development: cognitive and social perspectives Cognitive-developmental theories
Different ways to study children
Planning and interpretation in research
Linking research with practice
5: Social and emotional development: the foundation
The importance of attachment
Emotional literacy
Dispositions: where feeling meets thinking
The importance of physical skills and movement
Physical development and children's experiences
Learning through the senses
The importance of outdoor learning
Understanding and supporting children's communication
How do children learn spoken language?
Early social interaction
The learning journey towards literacy
Thinking and teaming
Very young thinkers
The sounds of the children thinking
Working within the zone of proximal development
Individual differences and experience
The journey towards pro-social behaviour
Social behaviour and play
Children as part of a social and cultural community
Childhood experienced in a time and place
Early years provision in context
Children within families and a community
Using further resources