Applied Child Study: A Developmental Approach - Brossura

Pellegrini, Anthony D.

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ISBN 10: 0805807233 ISBN 13: 9780805807233

Casa editrice: Psychology Press, 1991

Riassunto

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.

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Contenuti

Contents: P.K. Smith, Foreword. Applied Child Study: An Introduction. What is Developmental? Behavior in Context. The School as Context. Tests. Experimental Methods. Observational Methods. Ethnographic and Ethological Modes of Inquiry. Learning and Cognition. Children's Social Competence. Studying Children's Language. Children's Play.

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Book by Pellegrini Anthony D

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Psychology Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1991
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0805807233
• ISBN 13: 9780805807233
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 264
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile