Examines child development under 5 key areas:

Overview of Child Development - Explores key issues, concepts and debates in child development such as nature v nurture, continuity v discontinuity, early v later experience, normative development

Physical Development - Describes the physical development of the child from pre-natal to 6 years, listing the various milestones throughout

Cognitive & Language Development - Introduces the theories and stages of both cognitive and language development for the years 0–6, with particular focus on how to promote development in these areas

Social & Emotional Development - Explains the theories and stages of emotional and social development in children from 0–6 years, with emphasis on self-image, self-esteem and child behaviour

Primary research in Child Development - Details observation as a research tool, highlighting its purposes, methods and constraints - Provides detailed instructions on how to approach, research and present single observations; addressing the five areas of development with children of various ages

A revised edition of this comprehensive introduction to early childhood within an Irish context, reflecting economic, legislative, demographic and social changes relevant to the childcare sector that have occurred in Ireland since 2005.

Introduces recent changes in legislation and service provision in Ireland, including the recently revised pre-school regulations

• Provides a clear interpretation of all child legislation and examines the implications of legislation for early childhood education and care • Emphasises the care contract that exists in childcare in Ireland, how those working with children are charged with working in the best interests of the child and how this is enshrined in our laws WRITTEN FOR: All childcare courses and for those working with children in any capacity
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