Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/5X94P2 Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, First Edition By: Michael Pressley Publisher: The Guilford Press Print ISBN: 9781593853525, 1593853521 eText ISBN: 9781609180843, 1609180844 Edition: 1st Pages: 498 Copyright year: 2007 Format: PDF Available from $ 72.00 USD SKU 9781609180843 Filling a tremendous need, this is the first graduate-level child development text written specifically for future educators. From eminent authorities, the volume provides a solid understanding of major theories of development, focusing on how each has informed research and practice in educational contexts. Topics include the impact of biology and early experiences on the developing mind; the development of academic competence and motivation; how learning is influenced by individual differences, sociocultural factors, peers, and the family environment; what educators need to know about child mental health; and more. Every chapter features a quick-reference outline, definitions of key terms, and boxes addressing special topics of interest to educators. Special feature: Instructors considering this book for course adoption will automatically be e-mailed a test bank (in RTF format) that includes objective test items, essay questions, and case questions based on classroom scenarios.
