Child Development and Education (4th Edition) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jeanne E. Ormrod (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"I absolutely love the applied approach that is taken in this textbook and believe that this type of approach is optimal for preservice teachers in their understanding of child development...I find the artifacts to be beneficial to my students (especially teaching majors) by providing them with “evidence” in the developmental processes of children."

 

-Kristen K. Williams, Ball State University

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

With a unique and engaging perspective, Child Development and Education, Fourth Edition is the only comprehensive child development text written specifically for educators. Because it is written by a developmentalist and an educational psychologist team, it provides the coverage and research found in more traditional child development texts but also then helps readers understand how to use this information as educators. Unique features include: how the text illustrates key concepts by using children's and adolescents' schoolwork, artwork, and interview excerpts, as well as case studies and video examples authentic artifacts from children and adolescents; Observation Guidelines tables with educational applications; Development and Practice features with concrete strategies for facilitating children's development and learning; and extensive coverage of diversity and its implications for helping all youngsters thrive.New to the fourth edition, accompanying each text is an innovative online resource, MyEducationLab, containing "Building Teaching Skills" exercises, practice quizzes, homework and review exercises, videos for analysis, "Understanding Research" exercises (in which students read and interpret research articles), and supplementary readings. All of the many features of the text and its abundant resources help readers actually see development, not simply read about it--preparing educators and those working with children and adolescents to apply development concepts to actual practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (January 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137133839
• ISBN-13: 978-0137133833
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,587 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Be Aware, If You Need This as a Text for a College Class...It Contains NO CDs, July 8, 2009

By	Agdad "Agdad1006" (TX USA) - See all my reviews

As other's have mentioned this version is NOT the full blown collegiate text book version, as it has NO cds with it. The 3rd edition, which Amazon stocks, does. Strange.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book .., September 8, 2009

By	Faisal Y. Patel "Fai!" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bought this book for my wife's course in Child Development. I ended up reading while she took breaks and got hooked on to it. Am almost done reading it and its not even my subject. Very insightful, very well explained concepts and fundamentals.

If you are buying this book for your course material - do not hesitate, its worth it. My wife benefited a great deal from this book.

Psst. Amazon prices were cheaper than the college bookstore prices.

Fai!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Company!, June 8, 2009

By	A.Garcia - See all my reviews

This review is from: Child Development and Education (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

Book came in on time and in GREAT condition. will definately recommend people to purchase books from THE BOOKCELLAR.