Applied Child Study: A Developmental Approach

Pelligrini, A.D.

ISBN 10 : 0898596564 ISBN 13 : 9780898596564

Editeur : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc, 1987

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The importance of the development and upbringing of children has been recognized since the era of Plato. We have often used the study of children to help us better understand ourselves and our society. In this second edition, basic theories of learning and development are outlined and applied to dimensions of children's social, cognitive, and linguistic development. Pellegrini takes his readers through some of the main issues in studying development, and then introduces a range of research methods, such as observational methodology which can be used to describe typical behavior patterns of young children. The author also highlights the advantages and shortcomings of each approach; for example, how experimental research has benefits in the control achieved, but is also lacking in terms of ecological validity. Both qualitative (ethological and ethnographic) and quantitative (tests and experiments) methods of studying children are discussed, broadening the scope even further for those involved in child study.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Child study is a very complex field. Human beings, and children, specifically, are very complex beings. Consequently, simple answers and solutions to problems are very often just that: too simple. This text presents principles and methods for studying children in the varied contexts in which they live and function. These theories and methods can be used as a kind of "tool kit" for application in a variety of situations by the people who work with children such as researchers, parents, educators, pediatricians, nurses, social workers, and child psychologists, to name but a few. In short, the book is written for people interested in how to examine and describe children as well as those interested in creating educational environments for children.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc
• Date d'édition: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0898596564
• ISBN 13: 9780898596564
• Reliure: Feuillets mobiles
• Nombre de pages: 256
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• Personne responsable: non disponible