Child Development
An Active Learning Approach
Fifth Edition
- Laura E. Levine - Central Connecticut State University, USA
- Joyce Munsch - California State University, Northridge, USA
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January 2026 | 688 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
In the topically organized Child Development: An Active Learning Approach, authors Laura E. Levine and Joyce Munsch guide students through a lively exploration of child development. The text’s integrated active learning activities transform reading into an interactive learning experience that encourages them to test their knowledge, challenge common misconceptions, relate concepts to their own experiences, and engage in real-world activities both independently and with children. Students will not only gain a deeper understanding of child development but also acquire lasting skills that extend beyond the classroom. The latest Fifth Edition introduces new active learning activities, over 1,000 updated references, and new true/false questions that challenge common misconceptions and engage students in the science of development.
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This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I: Understanding Development: Why and How We Study Children and Adolescents
Chapter 1: Issues and Themes in Child Development
Chapter 2: Theories of Development
Chapter 3: How We Study Development
Part II: Biological Beginnings and Physical Development
Chapter 4: Nature Through Nurture: Genes and Environment
Chapter 5: Prenatal Development, the Newborn, and the Transition to Parenthood
Chapter 6: Physical Development: The Brain and the Body
Part III: Cognitive Development
Chapter 7: Cognitive Development: Theories
Chapter 8: Cognitive Development: Applications
Chapter 9: Language Development
Chapter 10: Emotional Development and Attachment
Chapter 11: The Self and Identity Development
Chapter 12: Social Development: Social Cognition and Peer Relationships
Part IV: Contexts for Development
Chapter 13: Families
Chapter 14: Beyond the Family: Activities, Media, and the Natural World
Chapter 15: Health, Well-Being, and Resilience
Glossary
Well-organized, and strongly grounded in research and best practices. The applied learning approach is a strong selling point as well. The activities are personal and meaningful, rather than time-fillers.
Southern Utah University
This is a comprehensive textbook that provides students with a firm foundation for understanding basic developmental concepts, along with introducing them to current trends and topics being explored by researchers in the field today.
Le Moyne College
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