Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective (3rd Edition)

This text addresses typical and atypical child development chronologically from birth through age eight with a unique multicultural focus, which is essential for our increasingly diverse student population. Development Is Examined from a Multicultural Perspective Developmental domains are presented with examples of cultural diversity throughout Multicultural presentation prepares adults to meet the unique needs of children of varying backgrounds Atypical Development and Classroom Adaptations Are Smoothly Integrated Atypical and typical development is addressed for cognitive/linguistic, physical, and social domains Classroom Adaptationsfeature provides practical ideas for adapting classroom space, materials, curricula, and adult interactions to meet the needs of children with challenging conditions Practical Applications Make This a Hands-on Guide for Educators and Caregivers Assessing Young Childrentables provide observation guidelines and suggestions for application Child Guidancefeature, new to this edition, explores research-based ways adults can guide development Research into Practicesection describes practical classroom and parenting applicationsTrawick-Smith, Jeffrey W. is the author of 'Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective (3rd Edition)', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130465764 and ISBN 0130465763.