The Development Of Children S Thinking

Author : Jeremy Carpendale,Charlie Lewis,Ulrich Muller
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781473952959

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The Development of Children’s Thinking by Jeremy Carpendale,Charlie Lewis,Ulrich Muller Pdf

The Development of Children’s Thinking offers undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and other disciplines an introduction to several core areas of developmental psychology. It examines recent empirical research within the context of longstanding theoretical debates. In particular, it shows how a grasp of classic theories within developmental psychology is vital for a grasp of new areas of research such as cognitive neuroscience that have impacted on our understanding of how children develop. The focus of this book will be on infancy and childhood, and it looks at: Theories and context of development How developmental psychology attempts to reconcile influences of nature and nurture Communication in infancy as a precursor to later thinking Language development in primates and young children Cognitive and social development, including the child’s understanding of the mind How studies of moral reasoning reflect upon our understanding of development

Author : Neil Mercer,Karen Littleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134136889

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Dialogue and the Development of Children's Thinking by Neil Mercer,Karen Littleton Pdf

This book draws on extensive research to provide a ground-breaking new account of the relationship between dialogue and children’s learning development. It closely relates the research findings to real-life classrooms, so that it is of practical value to teachers and students concerned that their children are offered the best possible learning opportunities. The authors provide a clear, accessible and well-illustrated case for the importance of dialogue in children's intellectual development and support this with a new and more educationally relevant version of socio-cultural theory, which explains the fascinating relationship between dialogues and learning. In educational terms, a sociocultural theory that relates social, cultural and historical processes, interpersonal communication and applied linguistics, is an ideal way of explaining how school experience helps children learn and develop. By using evidence of how the collective construction of knowledge is achieved and how engagement in dialogues shapes children's educational progress and intellectual development, the authors provide a text which is essential for educational researchers, postgraduate students of education and teachers, and is also of interest to many psychologists and applied linguists.

Author : Robert Siegler
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134993161

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Children's Thinking by Robert Siegler Pdf

First published in 1978. In 1963, John Flavell posed one of the truly basic questions underlying the study of children’s thinking; his question was simply “What develops?” This volume holds the papers from the 13th Annual Carnegie Cognition Symposium, held in May 1977, that considering what progress had been made toward answering this question in the past 15 years.

Author : David F. Bjorklund
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Cognition in children
ISBN : 0534622453

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Children's Thinking by David F. Bjorklund Pdf

Written to meet the needs of students at both the graduate and undergraduate level, this textbook explores the field of cognitive development, with particular emphasis on the interaction between the biological constitution and the physical and social environment. Taking an empirical perspective, Bjo.

Author : Robert S. Siegler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:39015040040423

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Children's Thinking by Robert S. Siegler Pdf

Author is an alumnus of Evanston Township High School from the class of 1966.

Author : David F. Bjorklund,Kayla B. Causey
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781506334363

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Children's Thinking by David F. Bjorklund,Kayla B. Causey Pdf

The Sixth Edition of David F. Bjorklund and Kayla B. Causey’s topically organized Children’s Thinking presents a current, comprehensive, and dynamic examination of cognitive development. The book covers individual children and their developmental journeys while also following the general paths of overall cognitive development in children. This unique and effective approach gives readers a holistic view of children’s cognitive development, acknowledging that while no two children are exactly alike, they tend to follow similar developmental patterns. Supported by the latest research studies and data, the Sixth Edition provides valuable insights for readers to better understand and work with children.

Author : Marion Dowling
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446289884

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Young Children′s Thinking by Marion Dowling Pdf

′This is a book to be treasured. This deeply respected pioneer brings together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help. She does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and with personal fulfillment′ -Professor Tina Bruce CBE ′What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children′s development over Marion′s professional and personal lifetime′ -Professor Mick Waters, Wolverhampton University ′This highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children′s learning and development′ -Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World ′A tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood′ -Helen Moylett, Early Learning and Consultancy, President of Early Education Clearly linking theory and practice, this highly accessible book will be valuable to practitioners, teachers and students. The author explores the development of children′s thinking from 0-7 years, and how this affects home, Early Years settings and schools. The book includes: - case studies - professional checkpoints to help reflection - practical suggestions - guidance on involving parents - suggested reading - questions for discussion. It will be a great asset for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees, Initial Teacher Education and Early Childhood Studies courses. Marion Dowling works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas, and is Vice President of Early Education, a national charity.

Author : Pamela May
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136329067

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The Thinking Child by Pamela May Pdf

What characteristics do children need to become motivated to learn? How do children’s experiences and relationships affect their cognitive development? How do you provide learning experiences that meet the developmental needs of every child in your care? The Thinking Child thoughtfully discusses the key principles of children’s cognitive and intellectual development alongside descriptions of everyday practice. It clearly explains the cognitive strategies that children use to learn new knowledge, the development of cognitive milestones such as symbolism, memories and the imagination, metacognition and creativity along with research into how the brain processes information. Throughout the book, the author considers the key characteristics of effective learning and shows how play is one of the primary mechanisms that children use to access new knowledge and to consolidate their emerging ideas and concepts. These characteristics are then applied to integral aspects of early years practice to show how pracitioners can: motivate children to learn new knowledge about themselves and the world around them; help children to develop their own ideas creatively and use this knowledge as a base to learn new things; reflect on their own teaching methods to encourage children’s engagement, motivation and creativity through effective observation and planning; engage with parents and carers to help support children’s learning at home whilst maintaining the values of the family; celebrate the uniqueness of each child and provide learning experiences that are appropriate for individuals with particular learning needs, be they physical, emotional or cognitive to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to succeed. Emphasising the importance of understanding the theory that underpins children’s cognitive development, this accessible text shows practitioners how they can use this knowledge to provide learning opportunities that nourish children’s thinking and creative skills.

Author : Sara Meadows
Publisher : Methuen Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Child development
ISBN : UOM:39015001773376

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Developing Thinking by Sara Meadows Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309324885

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Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success Pdf

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

Author : Robert S. Siegler,Martha Wagner Alibali
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122907806

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Children's Thinking by Robert S. Siegler,Martha Wagner Alibali Pdf

This book examines topics such as the possibility of multiple intelligences and discusses how children learn reading, writing, and mathematical skills, and details the learning abilities of blind, deaf, gifted, and retarded children.

Author : Robert S. Siegler
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998-10-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195352085

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Emerging Minds by Robert S. Siegler Pdf

How do children acquire the vast array of concepts, strategies, and skills that distinguish the thinking of infants and toddlers from that of preschoolers, older children, and adolescents? In this new book, Robert Siegler addresses these and other fundamental questions about children's thinking. Previous theories have tended to depict cognitive development much like a staircase. At an early age, children think in one way; as they get older, they step up to increasingly higher ways of thinking. Siegler proposes that viewing the development within an evolutionary framework is more useful than a staircase model. The evolution of species depends on mechanisms for generating variability, for choosing adaptively among the variants, and for preserving the lessons of past experience so that successful variants become increasingly prevalent. The development of children's thinking appears to depend on mechanisms to fulfill these same functions. Siegler's theory is consistent with a great deal of evidence. It unifies phenomena from such areas as problem solving, reasoning, and memory, and reveals commonalities in the thinking of people of all ages. Most important, it leads to valuable insights regarding a basic question about children's thinking asked by cognitive, developmental, and educational psychologists: How does change occur?

Author : Sue Robson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136478932

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Developing Thinking and Understanding in Young Children by Sue Robson Pdf

Developing Thinking and Understanding in Young Children presents a comprehensive and accessible overview of contemporary theory and research about young children’s developing thinking and understanding. Throughout this second edition, the ideas and theories presented are enlivened by transcripts of children’s activities and conversations taken from practice and contemporary research, helping readers to make links between theory, research and practice. Each chapter also includes ideas for further reading and suggested activities. Aimed at all those interested in how young children develop through their thoughts and actions, Sue Robson explores: theories of cognitive development the social, emotional and cultural contexts of children’s thinking children’s conceptual development visual thinking approaches to supporting the development of young children’s thinking and understanding latest developments in brain science and young children the central roles of play and language in young children’s developing thinking. Including a new chapter on young children’s musical thinking, expanded sections on self regulation, metacognition and creative thinking and the use of video to observe and describe young children’s thinking, this book will be an essential read for all students undertaking Early Childhood, Primary PGCE and EYPS courses. Those studying for a Foundation degree in Early Years and Childcare will also find this book to be of interest.

Author : Sara Meadows
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-10-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134982561

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The Child as Thinker by Sara Meadows Pdf

First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Giyoo Hatano,Kayoko Inagaki
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134949908

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Young Children's Thinking about Biological World by Giyoo Hatano,Kayoko Inagaki Pdf

Presents research on the topic of young children's naive biology, examining such theoretical issues as processes, conditions and mechanisms in conceptual development using the development of biological understanding as the target case.