Full Description
Middle Childhood Developmentintegrative resource for practitioners who work with children ages 6 through 12. With a focus on the historical and cultural context of middle childhood and on developmental pathways, this text explores the ways in which middle childhood is considered both a stage of development and a transitional period. An Emphasis on Application *Current research is translated into practical applications for educators, parents, and other professionals. See the feature "Guideposts for Working with School-age Children;" for examples, see pages 90, 173 and 332. *In addition, "Stop and Reflect" questions embedded in the text also allow readers to integrate and apply chapter content to their own lives; for examples, see pages 108, 166 and 328. An Integrated Discussion of Research and Theories *Based on recent research findings, the authors provide suggestions on what to expect and how to interact with children in middle childhood.*Rather than one abstract introductory chapter, psychological theories of development are applied throughout the text to address particular chapter content in integrated sections called "Theoretical Viewpoints;" for examples, see pages 78, 158, and 304. Each chapter also has a cumulative table of the theories presented in that chapter. *Each chapter includes key research on the ecologies of family, school, and community highlighted in separate sections called "Development in Context;" for examples, see pages 112, 184 and 334. *In each chapter, pedagogical boxes called "Roadmap to Understanding Theory and Research" and "Roadmap to Successful Practice" are included that alert students to key illustrations of chapter content; for examples, see pages 97, 182, and 333.
Contents
Brief Contents Chapter 1 Contexts of Middle Childhood Chapter 2 Studying Middle Childhood Chapter 3 Physical Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 4 Puberty, Sexuality, and Health Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 6 Literacy, Intelligence, and Academic Achievement Chapter 7 Affective Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 8 Relationships and Families Chapter 9 Social and Moral Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 10 Friends, Play, and Peer Relations Chapter 11 Social Identity and Gender Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 12 Beyond Middle Childhood: Adolescence
