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.
SECTION A: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 1 The development of the
child from birth to the age of nine
Chapter 2 The humanisation and
becoming of the young child
Chapter 3 The young child and
learning
Chapter 4 The physicality or bodiliness
of the young child
Chapter 5 The development of the
nervous system, perception and sensory-motor integration
Chapter 6 The young child’s language
and speech development
Chapter 7 The child asking questions
Chapter 8 The young child’s acquisition
of an identity
Chapter 9 Children’s play
Chapter 10 The gifted child
Chapter 11 The young child experiencing
stress
Chapter 12 Learning and readiness
for school
Chapter 13 The role of discipline
in the development of the young child
Chapter 14 The spiritual and religious
development of the young child
Chapter 15 The characteristics and
role of the teacher
SECTION B: SOCIOPEDAGOGICS
Chapter 16 Socialisation of the
young child
Chapter 17 The family’s influence
on the socialisation of the young child
Chapter 18 The role and influence
of the school on the socialisation of the child
Chapter 19 The impact of childcare
on the child
Chapter 20 Sex differences and
gender role identification in the young child
Chapter 21 The influence of the
mass media and recreation on the young child
Chapter 22 Urbanisation and the
informal housing sector
Chapter 23 The environmentally
deprived child
Chapter 24 Child abuse and vulnerable
children
Chapter 25 The immigrant child
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