Ebook: Child Development for Early Childhood Studies

This is an accessible guide to child development for students on the UK's Early Childhood Studies and Early Years courses. The text begins by examining the context of 'early childhood' today. It goes on to look at children's development in detail, including comprehensive development charts for reference. It considers the biological/social debate in child development, holistic development, and factors affecting development. Finally, the text makes essential links between theory and practice, helping the reader understand how to apply their learning in a real-life setting. Throughout, activities are included to help the reader interact with the text to gain a better understanding.