Developing Thinking and Understanding in Young Children

by SueRobson (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.27

  Invaluable for anyone looking to understand young children's thinking, this essential textbook helpfully combines introductions to theories about thinking with observations from real-life practice. The book explores underlying theories behind topics such as:

  • the relationship between nature and nuture
  • models of cognitive development, with ideas from key thinkers such as Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner
  • basic neuroscience and its application to early childhood
  • the social, emotional and cultural context of children's development
  • emotional intelligence
  • language and thought, including the use of motherese and children's talk in pretend play
  • whether children can think philosophically.

  The author accompanies every topic with observations from the classroom, supported by her own critical analysis linking theory to practice throughout.