The Development of Children’s Thinking
Its Social and Communicative Foundations
- Jeremy Carpendale - Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Charlie Lewis - Lancaster University, UK
- Ulrich Muller - University of Victoria - British Columbia, Canada
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
This book locates the development of children's thinking in a psycho-social context, describing in succinct detail the major theories of which students should be aware. Sufficient detail It is included and the material is well set out, with helpful text boxes that highlight key learning points. Video examples of teaching points are signposted. This will serve the needs of a range of students who are studying child and adolescent psychotherapy.
Easy to read text that evaluated theories for children’s development clearly for students to develop their analysis of key points to explore in more detail; gaining a better understanding of theoretical perspectives.
A useful resource for my students.
Comprehensive and accessible guide
A detailed and critical analysis of both traditional and contemporary theories of cognitive development
Innovastive and easy to digest. Great book
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 7: Animal Communication & Language
Excerpt of Carpendale Ch 13: 288 & 290