Product Description
The Young Child in Context – A Psycho-Social Perspective (revised 2nd edition)
Author: M de Witt
Format: Physical Hardcopy
Every child constantly changes and undergoes processes of emotional, cognitive, normative and physical development. At each age and stage of development children need continued support and assurance from adults in order to assimilate the effects of these changes.
The pace of the child’s development and its outcome are determined by both genetic factors and the influence of the environment. The young child in context: a psycho-social perspective examines the complex yet clearly defined phases in child development and suggests how best to encourage and assist children through the formative first nine years of their lives.
In the revised second edition, the case is put more strongly that the context of each child is of crucial importance and that stimulation is essential in enabling the child to reach his or her full potential.
The young child in context follows two different perspectives on the development of the young child: psychological and social-educational. Each chapter provides definitions of concepts, self-test questions, field assignments, additional assignments for revision and case studies related to the topics covered. Issues are discussed within a South African context.
Contents:
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SECTION A: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
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Chapter 1 The development of the child from birth to the age of nine
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Chapter 2 The humanisation and becoming of the young child
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Chapter 3 The young child and learning
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Chapter 4 The physicality or bodiliness of the young child
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Chapter 5 The development of the nervous system, perception and sensory-motor integration
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Chapter 6 The young child’s language and speech development
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Chapter 7 The child asking questions
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Chapter 8 The young child’s acquisition of an identity
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Chapter 9 Children’s play
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Chapter 10 The gifted child
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Chapter 11 The young child experiencing stress
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Chapter 12 Learning and readiness for school
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Chapter 13 The role of discipline in the development of the young child
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Chapter 14 The spiritual and religious development of the young child
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Chapter 15 The characteristics and role of the teacher
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SECTION B: SOCIOPEDAGOGICS
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Chapter 16 Socialisation of the young child
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Chapter 17 The family’s influence on the socialisation of the young child
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Chapter 18 The role and influence of the school on the socialisation of the child
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Chapter 19 The impact of childcare on the child
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Chapter 20 Sex differences and gender role identification in the young child
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Chapter 21 The influence of the mass media and recreation on the young child
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Chapter 22 Urbanisation and the informal housing sector
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Chapter 23 The environmentally deprived child
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Chapter 24 Child abuse and vulnerable children
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Chapter 25 The immigrant child
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