Child Development and Education by Teresa M. McDevitt and Jeanne Ellis Ormrod

Child Development and Education by Teresa M. McDevitt and Jeanne Ellis Ormrod 4th Edition The Only Comprehensive Development Text Written Specifically for Educators More than any other development text, Child Development and Education spells out the practical implications of development theory and research and provides concrete applications for educators to take into the classroom. Development and Practice features offer developmentally appropriate concrete strategies for facilitating student development and learning (e.g., pp. 96, 208, and 222). Observation Guidelines tables help students learn to observe developmental nuances in children and adolescents (e.g., pp. 84-85, 98, 200, and 209). Applying Concepts in Child Development sections at the ends of each chapter provide scenarios connected to developmental concepts and allow students to practice applying their knowledge of development (e.g., pp.105-107 and 228-231).   The Difference between Reading about Development and Seeing