Understanding Children's Development: A New Zealand Perspective

Understanding Children's Development: A New Zealand Perspective
ISBN-10
090891296X
ISBN-13
9780908912964
Category
Child development
Pages
369
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Bridget Williams Books
Authors
Anne B. Smith, Keith Ballard

Description

This fully revised and updated edition of a fundamental New Zealand psychology text examines how and why children develop and how they are influenced by the people and events in their lives. Discussed are theories of development and learning, the importance of early experience, intelligence and assessment, and the family. The development of social behavior, gender roles, language, and thinking are also covered. The question of mainstreaming--the integration of children with special educational needs into regular preschools and classrooms--is also debated. There is a strong emphasis on local conditions and the New Zealand historical and social context. This new edition addresses the important issue of giving children themselves a voice, in order to better understand their development and to involve them in decisions about their lives.

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