Overview

How does a child's mind work? And what should parents know about it to help them in their daily interaction with children? This book is a fascinating, non-technical introduction to the mental life of the child. Written in a simple, accessible way for those without an academic background in philosophy, the book explores and explains key elements of the child's mind without overwhelming the reader with complicated theories. Some of the areas discussed are: how children learn concepts the acquisition of beliefs, skills, knowledge and understanding the place of memory can we teach thinking skills? what is intelligence? imagination and creativity the development of emotion connections between home life, education and the school curriculum.

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Author:   John White
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9780415247832

ISBN 10:   0415247837
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   27 June 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. What is the Child's Mind? 2. Concepts and Concept Learning 3. Beliefs: Maps by which we Steer 4. Do Minds Develop? 5. Intelligence 6. What is Thinking? 7. Imagination and Creativity 8. Motivating Children 9. Educating the Emotions 10. The Whole Child; Appendix: More about Minds

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TES Book of the Week, September 2002<br>'To say that this is a thought-provoking book is a tautology, for it's written by a thinker who bestows upon readers the compliment that they are thinkers too. It's a brilliant reminder, too, that psychology doesn't have all the answers.' - Gerald Haigh

TES Book of the Week, September 2002 'To say that this is a thought-provoking book is a tautology, for it's written by a thinker who bestows upon readers the compliment that they are thinkers too. It's a brilliant reminder, too, that psychology doesn't have all the answers.' -Gerald Haigh

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