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Boyatzis, Chris J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes the use of fictional literature in a college-level developmental psychology class. Focuses specifically on Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and its relation to several child development topics. Contends that literature should be used more often as part of instruction, especially in the sciences. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design, Developmental Continuity
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van IJzendoorn, Marianus H. – Human Development, 1996
Considers evidence for continuity and discontinuity of attachment in four major longitudinal studies. Discusses the difficulty of constructing a critical test of the prototype and stable environment hypotheses for attachment continuity. Notes that intergenerational transmission of attachment has been only indirectly addressed. (KDFB)
Descriptors: Adults, Attachment Behavior, Child Development, Developmental Continuity
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Berkeley, Terry R.; Ludlow, Barbara L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1992
This paper argues for the integration of traditional concepts of developmental domains to provide more unified early intervention programing for young children with disabilities and their families. Research is reviewed which supports an integrated approach to child development. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Psychology, Cognitive Development, Developmental Continuity
Sameroff, Arnold J., Ed.; Haith, Marshall M. – 1996
This book reviews the contemporary state of knowledge on developmental transitions between 5 and 7 years. Contributions are: (1) "Interpreting Developmental Transitions" (Arnold Sameroff; Marshall Haith); (2) "The Child's Entry into the 'Age of Reason'" (Sheldon White); (3) "Is There a Neural Basis for Cognitive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Child Development, Child Responsibility
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1991
Two guides for practitioners, one concerning early childhood curriculum and the other concerning the early childhood identification process are presented in this document. The curriculum guide, which constitutes the bulk of this package, approaches early childhood curriculum issues from the developmental perspective. The first section of the guide…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development