Product Description

This book provides a framework for understanding the physical, sensory, emotional, social, linguistic and cognitive development of children, especially those with special educational needs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #428859 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

From the Back Cover

A thought-provoking book which provides a framework for understanding the physical, sensory, emotional, social, linguistic and cognitive development of children with special educational needs. It offers a sound grasp of the theoretical ground needed to fully understand cognitive development and will help you track children's developmental progress in order to optimise learning opportunities.

The extensive list of authors handle complex topics in a highly accessible manner, explaining how to put theory into practice. In three lucidly argued sections they present:

* an overview of the work of key theorists and thinkers, including Vygotsky, Piaget, Freud, Erikson, Bruner and the Korning theorists
* an evaluation of the educational implications of the work of each theorist, using illustrative case studies
* a consideration of areas of development in learning and teaching children with special educational needs.

This is the perfect companion if you are involved in special needs education and you seek the opportunity to help empower your pupils, and enhance your own understanding.

About the Author
Dr Christina Tilstone is Senior Lecturer in SEN at the School of Education, University of Birmingham. Her previous book with us, Promoting Inclusive Practice won the 1999 TES/NASEN book award. She was also the editor of the British Journal of Special Education from 1993-2000.