For the undergraduate child development course taught chronologically. The World of Children is a new chronological child development textbook by Joan Littlefield Cook and Greg Cook that helps students connect the science and the practice of child development in a way that can positively change lives. This exciting new text features an active learning system that exposes students to real people facing real world child development challenges, and encourages them to think critically about issues from multiple perspectives. The World of Children demonstrates the practical applications of child development through interviews with a diverse group of real parents (A Personal Perspective) and a variety of professionals (A Professional Perspective) who rely upon child development information in their jobs. Each chapter also spotlights the ways programs, laws, regulations, and other governing aspects of society can affect children (A Social Policy Perspective).
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“This text is beautifully written and engaging. It is not pedantic and it maintains student interest. In particular, “Your Perspective Notes” and the vignettes are inspiring.” Lila Snow, Los Angeles Pierce College
“I was impressed with the writing style and accessibility to community college students. While still maintaining rigor, the writing was easy to read/digest.” Amy Obegi, Grossmont College
“The implementation of critical thinking is quite excellent in this text. Most of that seems to be induced by the pedagogical tools used by the authors, particularly the ‘Think Back Notes,’ ‘As You Study,’ and the Perspective and Social Policy tools that the authors have introduced.” Mark P. Rittman, Cuyahoga Community College
“There is a serious attempt to engage the students in thinking beyond the cursory presentation of developmental issues.” David P. Hurford, Pittsburg State University
“I found the amount of research to be solid and with well-documented studies that were explained effectively.” Judith M. Geary, University of Michigan, Dearborn
“I like the positive approach used with discussing ethnic and cultural differences.” Steven A. Dennis, Brigham Young University, Idaho
“The Professional Perspective Boxes are a creative way of introducing careers in the field. I have never seen this used in a textbook and I like it.” Marcie Coulter-Kern, Manchester College
“The Social Policy Boxes are a good idea, and help students understand how the information they are learning affects public policy.” Michelle M. Englund, University of Minnesota
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The World of Children
Joan Littlefield Cook and Greg Cook
From the very first chapter, this chronologically organized child development text engages students in the development process by exposing them to real people facing real world child development challenges. The World of Children encourages students to think critically about issues and situations from multiple perspectives, helping them connect the science with the practice of child development in a way that can positively change lives.
“I, personally, have never seen a text that does such a good job in critical thinking. There are very few times students have to just give the information back without having to apply it."
–Cathy Pollock, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
“The implementation of critical thinking is quite excellent in this text.”
–Mark P. Rittman, Cuyahoga Community College
“This text is beautifully written and engaging. It is not pedantic and it maintains student interest.”
–Lila Snow, Los Angeles Pierce College
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Joan Littlefield Cook is a Professor of Psychology and current chairperson of the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. As an undergraduate she majored in Psychology at Tennessee Technological University. She earned a Master's and Ph.D. in Psychology and Human Development at Vanderbilt University. Over the last 25 years she has taught courses related to child and adolescent development, educational psychology, and cognitive psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Middle Tennessee State University. Her classes have ranged from large lecture courses with 250 students to small seminars. Students have always appreciated her knowledge of the field and her ability to present information in a way that is useful, motivating, and friendly. The Student Association at the University of Wisconsin-Madison voted her as one of their most outstanding professors, and the UW-Whitewater Psychology Student Organization presented her with their Excellence in Teaching Award. Joan's research is on mathematical problem solving and cognitive development. She and her colleagues have published papers in the Cognition & Instruction, Journal of Educational Psychology, Intelligence, Memory & Cognition, the Gifted Child Quarterly, and the Journal of Experimental Psychology. She has co-authored two other books and numerous instructional materials.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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very interdisciplinary approach,
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For child psychologists, teachers and, indeed, anyone professionally involved in dealing with children, the text offers understandings about child development. The approach is interdisciplinary, and covers toddlers to teenagers.
Physical development is discussed in several places. Starting with the pregnant woman and then with the newborn infant. But also later, concerning proper nutrition, and what can happen to the child when this is lacking. There is a global view of how adequately this is happening. While absolute numbers are [too] high, at least the long term trend is downwards. The cognitive development of children is another major topic. How children develop awareness of their surroundings, and self awareness [metacognition]. Along with various models of how best to teach them. The reader is made aware that much remains unresolved in this subject.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Not good for an undergrad class,
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This review is from: Child Development: Principles and Perspectives (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
While this is a comprehensive look at child development, it is written very simplistically and is better suited to a high-school level class than an upper-level undergraduate class.
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Great book,
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I had to buy this textbook for school, so I looked on a couple of different websites that only sold textbooks and naturally Amazon was the cheapest.
So I bought it and it came two days later. The book was in great condition. I cannot wait to use it in my Child Development class
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