{"product_id":"developmental-psychology-for-teachers-an-applied-approach-by-dennis-m-mcinerney","title":"Developmental Psychology for Teachers: An Applied Approach by Dennis M McInerney","description":"\u003cfont rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family:Arial\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevelopmental Psychology for Teachers: An Applied Approach by Dennis M McInerney. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevelopmental Psychology for Teachers offers a thorough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintroduction to the aspects of human development which are of most\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eimportance in the classroom. Many physical and neurological developments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoccur around the same age for most children from all backgrounds, while\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eother aspects of development such as social skills and moral perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eare strongly affected by upbringing and experience. Teachers need to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eknow how to support optimal development in the children under their care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDennis Mcnerney outlines the stages of physical, motor and cognitive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edevelopment from birth to early adulthood, explaining the relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebetween heredity and environment. He explores concepts of intelligence,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egiftedness and disability, and shows how they relate to intellectual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edevelopment at different ages. He also explores social, emotional and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emoral development. Core theories are explained clearly along with current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith illustrations, discussion questions and activities, as well as useful online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereferences and a glossary, this book is an ideal introduction to developmental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epsychology for teachers and allied professionals working with children of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eall ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis M. Melnerney is Professor of Educational Psychology and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociate Director of the Self-concept Enhancement and Learning Facilitation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch Centre at the University of Western Sydney. He is co-author of the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erespected text Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning, and publishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewidely on educational psychology in international journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTt1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Retro Unit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43009778942181,"sku":"IF_71F70D43","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/3553\/6805\/products\/284781728806-0.jpg?v=1654730204","url":"https:\/\/retrounit.com.au\/products\/developmental-psychology-for-teachers-an-applied-approach-by-dennis-m-mcinerney","provider":"Retro Unit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}