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Child Development From Birth to 8 Years
An Interdisciplinary Approach
- Amanda Thomas - University of South Wales, UK
- Alyson Lewis - Cardiff Univeristy, UK
December 2022 | 296 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
An understanding of Child Development is necessary for early childhood students as it underpins all early year’s practice and curricula. This book provides students with an in-depth understanding of the research, theory and current practice, supporting them through a complex area. Offering a fresh take, this book examines child development through a range of disciplines including psychology, education, sociology, anthropology and philosophy. Chapters are structured to support readers in understanding complex theory, with key features such as case studies which put theory into practice, reflective questions to encourage critical thinking, chapter summaries, further reading, and more.
Amanda Thomas is Senior Lecturer in Education at University of South Wales.
Alyson Lewis is Lecturer in Education Development at Cardiff University.
Amanda Thomas is Senior Lecturer in Education at University of South Wales.
Alyson Lewis is Lecturer in Education Development at Cardiff University.
Introduction
PART 1: Understanding interdisciplinary approaches to child development
The Psychology of Child Development
The Sociology of Child Development
The Economics of Child Development
The Anthropology of Child Development
The Philosophy of Child Development
The Neuroscience of Child Development
The Education of Child Development
PART 2: Exploring child development domains with an interdisciplinary lens
Physical Development and Growth
Social Development
Emotional Development
Creative Development
Spiritual Development
Cognitive Development
Language Development
PART 3: Understanding contemporary aspects of early childhood practice
Understanding Play through the Disciplines and Domains
Understanding Well-being through the Disciplines and Domains
Understanding Global Curricula through the Disciplines and Domains
Understanding Inclusivity through the Disciplines and Domains
Understanding How Shared Spaces Support Child Development and the Role of the Adult within this
Opportunities to Recap and Reflect (The Conclusion)
An updated and alternative approach to child development which provides students with a fresh angle and perspective on EY.
Education, Staffordshire University
January 17, 2023
This is an essential book for anyone studying or working with young children. The book is organised through a range of disciplines that explores complex theory to practice. The challenge of discourse is woven throughout providing contemporary thinking. Excellent, forward thinking and informative.
Social and Community Practice, Bradford College
March 21, 2023
