Children and Their Development:International Edition

Description

Features

RESEARCH MADE RELEVANT

• Kail accomplishes four main goals:
  • Use effective pedagogy to promote students' learning.
  • Use fundamental developmental issues as a foundation for students' learning of research and theory in child development.
  • Teach students that developmental science draws on many complementary research methods, each of which contributes uniquely to scientific progress.
  • Show students how the findings from child-development research can improve children's lives.
• Modular Format - Each chapter consists of three or four modules that provide a clear and well-defined organization to the chapter. Each module begins with a set of learning objectives and a vignette that introduces the topics to be covered. (Ex. p. 41)
• MyVirtualChild, included within MyDevelopmentLab or sold as a standalone product, is an interactive simulation that allows students to raise a child from birth to age 18 and monitor the effects of their parenting decisions over time.  By incorporating physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development at several age levels, MyVirtualChild helps students think critically as they apply their course work to the practical experiences of raising a virtual child. The program also provides students with feedback and includes observational videos to illustrate key concepts.

PERSONALIZE LEARNING WITH MYDEVELOPMENT LAB

• The new MyDevelopmentLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
• MyVirtualChild, included within MyDevelopmentLab or sold as a standalone product, is an interactive simulation that allows students to raise a child from birth to age 18 and monitor the effects of their parenting decisions over time.  By incorporating physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development at several age levels, MyVirtualChild helps students think critically as they apply their course work to the practical experiences of raising a virtual child. The program also provides students with feedback and includes observational videos to illustrate key concepts.
• The Pearson eText lets students access their textbook anytime, anywhere, and any way they want-including listening online or downloading to iPad.
• A personalized study plan for each student, based on Bloom's Taxonomy, arranges content from less complex thinking-like remembering and understanding-to more complex critical thinking-like applying and analyzing. This layered approach promotes better critical-thinking skills, and helps students succeed in the course and beyond.
• Assessment tied to every video, application, and chapter enables both instructors and students to track progress and get immediate feedback. With results feeding into a powerful gradebook, the assessment program helps instructors identify student challenges early-and find the best resources with which to help students.
• An assignment calendar allows instructors to assign graded activities, with specific deadlines, and measure student progress.
• Class Prep collects the very best class presentation resources in one convenient online destination, so instructors can keep students engaged throughout every class.

IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING

• Q & A - Questions on pertinent issues are posed to the student in the margins near the start of the related section. Answers are posted at the end of the section, after the student has had the opportunity to learn and think through the problem. (Ex. p. 45) 
• Check Your Learning at the end of each section enables students to test their mastery of the material and prepare for quizzes. (Ex. p. 135)
•  Open-ended Recall questions test students' understanding of material, Interpret questions assess their ability to think critically about material, and Apply questions encourage students to use material they've read. 
• A personalized study plan for each student, based on Bloom's Taxonomy, arranges content from less complex thinking-like remembering and understanding-to more complex critical thinking-like applying and analyzing. This layered approach promotes better critical-thinking skills, and helps students succeed in the course and beyond.
• Interactive online resources like MyDevelopmentLab with MyVirtualChild, strong applications, and innovative pedagogy integrated throughout the text produce a meaningful learning experience for students. These tools best prepare students to apply the content to their personal and professional lives.
• Reflective Critical Thinking Questions are included in MyVirtualChild.

ENGAGE STUDENTS

• Modular Format - Each chapter consists of three or four modules that provide a clear and well-defined organization to the chapter. Each module begins with a set of learning objectives and a vignette that introduces the topics to be covered.
• Q & A - Questions on pertinent issues are posed to the student in the margins near the start of the related section. Answers are posted at the end of the section, after the student has had the opportunity to learn and think through the problem.
• Check Your Learning at the end of each section enables students to test their mastery of the material and prepare for quizzes.  Open-ended Recall questions test students' understanding of material, Interpret questions assess their ability to think critically about material, and Apply questions encourage students to use material they've read. 
• End of Chapter Summary provides a concise review of the entire chapter, organized by module and the primary headings within the module. (Ex. p. 103) 
• End of Chapter Test - New to this 6th edition is a test at the end of every chapter which provides an opportunity for students to assess their understanding of the material presented in the chapter.(Ex. p. 137)
• MyVirtualChild, included within MyDevelopmentLab or sold as a standalone product, is an interactive simulation that allows students to raise a child from birth to age 18 and monitor the effects of their parenting decisions over time.  By incorporating physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development at several age levels, MyVirtualChild helps students think critically as they apply their course work to the practical experiences of raising a virtual child. The program also provides students with feedback and includes observational videos to illustrate key concepts.

EXPLORE RESEARCH

• Unifying Themes at the very end of each chapter link the contents of the chapter to the developmental themes introduced in Chapter 1. (Ex. p. 135)
• Focus on Research boxes emphasize how real research is done. Through an engaging question-and-answer format, students are directed through the steps and decisions that were made for a particular research study. In addition, results are shown, usually with an annotated figure, so that students can learn how to interpret graphs. Closely examining specific studies demystifies research and shows that scientific work is a series of logical steps conducted by real people. (Ex. p. 226)
• Spotlight on Theories shows students the essential role that theories play in contemporary developmental science by examining an influential theory of development and showing how it has been tested in research. (Ex. p. 251)
• Guidelines for the most up-to-date research methods are included.
• Improving Children's Lives shows how research and theory can be applied to improve children's development.  These practical solutions to everyday problems show the relevance of research and theory to real life. (Ex. p. 430)
• Child Development and Family Policy demonstrates how research has inspired change in social policies that affect children and families. From these features, students see that child-development research really matters. Parents, teachers, and policy-makers can use research to foster children's development and improve the lives of children and their families. (Ex. p. 338)

UNDERSTAND CULTURE AND DIVERSITY

• Cultural Influences shows how culture impacts children and illustrates that developmental journeys are diverse. All children share the biological aspects of development, but their cultural contexts differ.  This feature celebrates the developmental experiences of children from different backgrounds. (Ex. p. 253)

SUPPORT INSTRUCTORS

• MyVirtualChild, included within MyDevelopmentLab or sold as a standalone product, is an interactive simulation that allows students to raise a child from birth to age 18 and monitor the effects of their parenting decisions over time.  By incorporating physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development at several age levels, MyVirtualChild helps students think critically as they apply their course work to the practical experiences of raising a virtual child. The program also provides students with feedback and includes observational videos to illustrate key concepts. MyVirtualChild Instructor's Manual is available for download from the instructor dashboard within MyVirtualChild.
• AnInstructor's Resource Manual includes learning objectives, key terms and concepts, self-contained lecture suggestions, and an annotated list of additional multimedia resources.
• Classroom Response System (CRS) PowerPoint Slides - These class lecture and discussion slides incorporate CRS “clicker” questions that process student responses and interpret them instantly.
• Using our video embedded PowerPoints on DVD, instructors can seamlessly integrate videos even without internet access.
• Class Prep on MyDevelopmentLab makes lecture preparation easier and less time-consuming! Pearson has collected the very “best of” instructor resources, including art and figures from our leading texts, videos, lecture activities, classroom activities, demonstrations and much more. Instructors are able to search through this extensive database by content topic or by content type (video, audio, simulation, word documents). Class Prep allows instructors to select resources appropriate for lecture, many of which can be downloaded directly, or instructors may build their own folder of resources and present from within the Class Prep program.
• MyTest - This powerful assessment generation program helps instructors easily create and print quizzes and exams by providing them with the ultimate flexibility.
• An audio version of the text and close captioned videos in MyDevelopmentLab expand student accessibility for online materials and comply with ADA standards.
• Create a Custom Text - For enrollments of at least 25, create your own textbook by combining chapters from best-selling Pearson textbooks and/or reading selections in the sequence you want.  To begin building your custom text, visit www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com. You may also work with a dedicated Pearson Custom editor to create your ideal text-publishing your own original content or mixing and matching Pearson content. Contact your Pearson Publisher's Representative to get started.

New to this Edition

Found in this section:

1. Overview of changes

2. Chapter-by-chapter changes

1. Overview of Changes

PERSONALIZE LEARNING WITH MYDEVELOPMENT LAB

• The new MyDevelopmentLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
• MyVirtualChild, included within MyDevelopmentLab or sold as a standalone product, is an interactive simulation that allows students to raise a child from birth to age 18 and monitor the effects of their parenting decisions over time.  By incorporating physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development at several age levels, MyVirtualChild helps students think critically as they apply their course work to the practical experiences of raising a virtual child. The program also provides students with feedback and includes observational videos to illustrate key concepts.
• The Pearson eText lets students access their textbook anytime, anywhere, and any way they want-including listening online or downloading to iPad.
• A personalized study plan for each student, based on Bloom's Taxonomy, arranges content from less complex thinking-like remembering and understanding-to more complex critical thinking-like applying and analyzing. This layered approach promotes better critical-thinking skills, and helps students succeed in the course and beyond.
• Assessment tied to every video, application, and chapter enables both instructors and students to track progress and get immediate feedback. With results feeding into a powerful gradebook, the assessment program helps instructors identify student challenges early-and find the best resources with which to help students.
• An assignment calendar allows instructors to assign graded activities, with specific deadlines, and measure student progress.
• Class Prep collects the very best class presentation resources in one convenient online destination, so instructors can keep students engaged throughout every class.

ENGAGE STUDENTS

• End of Chapter Test - New to this 6th edition is a test at the end of every chapter which provides an opportunity for students to assess their understanding of the material presented in the chapter. (Ex. p. 433)
• A variety of student-focused applications make the study of child development interesting and engaging with an emphasis on practical, take-home information for students of varying majors and backgrounds.

SUPPORT INSTRUCTORS

• The new MyDevelopmentLab contains better assessment and reporting features. New applications include Class Prep for instructors, APS Readers, and MyVirtualChild.
• Create a Custom Text - For enrollments of at least 25, create your own textbook by combining chapters from best-selling Pearson textbooks and/or reading selections in the sequence you want.  To begin building your custom text, visit www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com. You may also work with a dedicated Pearson Custom editor to create your ideal text-publishing your own original content or mixing and matching Pearson content. Contact your Pearson Publisher's Representative to get started.

2. Chapter-by-chapter changes

Chapter 1: The Science of Child Development

• Now include description of a quasi-experiment.
• Provide an example of a field experiment.
• Updated studies illustrating research methods.

• New Focus on Research Feature.
• Reorganized section on “Paths from Genes to Behavior” (Module 2.1) with expanded coverage of epigenesis.

• Updated Focus on Research Feature.
• Expanded coverage of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
• New material on the impact of a pregnant woman's cell-phone usage on prenatal development.

• New coverage of the National Bone Health Campaign.
• Updated Spotlight on Theory feature.
• Reorganized section on brain specialization and added a new Focus on Research feature.

• New Focus on Research Feature.
• Updated Child Development and Family Policy feature (with latest results from the MTA).
• New section on the impact of motor skill development on perception.

Chapter 6: Theories of Cognitive Development

• New Focus on Research Feature. 
•  Updated coverage of theory of mind, including new Influencing Children's Lives feature on autism.

• New Focus on Research on scientific reasoning.
• Much revised section on children's eyewitness testimony, including revised and expanded Child Development and Family policy feature.

• Updated Spotlight on Theory feature on intelligence.
• Completely rewritten section on children with intellectual disability (formerly mental retardation) reflecting changes implemented by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Much revised section on learning disabilities.

• Updated section on the impact of video on children's language learning, including a new Focus on Research.

• New information about the origins of disgust.
• Completely revised “Improving Children's Lives” feature on school phobia (now called school refusal behavior).
• New section on cross-cultural variations in attachment.
• Much revised coverage on the consequences of attachment quality.

• Expanded coverage of influences on identity formation.
• Expanded coverage of adolescent storm-and-stress.
• Much revised coverage of self-esteem (Module 11.2) including new material on cultural differences in self esteem.

• New Focus on Research feature.
• New Cultural Influences feature.
• New material on the influence of emotions on moral development.
• New material on the impact of exposure to a culture of violence on the development aggression.
• Updated Spotlight on Theories feature.
• New material on the role of multiple, cascading risks in the development of aggression.

• New Focus on Research feature.
• Completely revised coverage of gender-related differences in math, including new Cultural Influences feature.
• Updated Spotlight on Theories feature.

• New Focus on Research feature.
• Expanded coverage on the benefits of grandparent-grandchild relationships.
• Expanded coverage of programs designed to prevent child maltreatment.

Table of Contents

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: The Science of Child Development.

Chapter 2: Genetic Bases of Child Development.

Chapter 3: Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn.

Chapter 4: Growth and Health.

Chapter 5: Perceptual and Motor Development.

Chapter 6: Theories of Cognitive Development.

Chapter 7: Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills.

Chapter 8: Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Chapter 9: Language and Communication.

Chapter 10: Emotional Development.

Chapter 11: Understanding Self and Others.

Chapter 12: Moral Understanding and Behavior.

Chapter 13: Gender and Development.

Chapter 14: Family Relationships.

Chapter 15: Influences beyond the Family.

Author

Reader Review(s)

"A nice introductory text about child development. Easily accessible for students."  ~Jennifer Vu, University of Delaware

"This book packs in a lot of information without being overly dense. Explanations are clear and the conversational tone of the writing appeals to students."  ~Joan Zook, SUNY Geneseo

"Interesting, up-to-date book... does a great job of helping students understand how to do research." ~William Jared DuPree, University of Houston Clear Lake

"Very current in its research coverage" ~Lois Muir, University of Montana

"An interesting, well written topical approach to child development."   "I like the emphasis on pedagogy. The modular set up of the chapters is nice. I also like the emphasis on application of the material seen with the 'Improving Children's Lives' segments."  ~Janet Gebelt, Westfield State College

"Very conversational. Good modular organization to help individualize the course to any one professor's needs." ~  Alisha Janowsky, University of Central Florida

"Very good and extremely well organized."  ~Brenda Lohman, Iowa State University

"This book is a very well written text that includes many, many visual examples.  It is easy to read, easy to follow."  ~ Mandy Gingerich Hege, Butler University

"The research is very comprehensive. I like the additional resources and tools available to students and instructors."  ~Cathy Wilson, Saddleback College

"The information is engaging and addresses a large range of points of view and information. It is nicely organized in the sections of the chapters called modules."  ~Gaston Weisz, Adelphi Univeristy