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The Whole Child - ABCs of Child Development - 0 views

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    Children grow and develop at different rates. While their pathways through childhood differ, most pass a set of predictable milestones along the way.
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Society for Research in Child Development SRCD | for developmental scientists & profess... - 0 views

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    The website of the Society for Research in Child Development. Provides information about the excellent research journal Child Development. Tells how to become a student member of the society.
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Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University - 0 views

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    This link takes you to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.
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VYGOTSKY'S DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION ( DAVIDSON FILMS ) - YouTube - 0 views

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    The work of Lev Vygotsky is increasingly cited as we reconsider the theory and practice of constructivist education. This program introduces the life, vocabulary and concepts of Lev Vygotsky. The video illustrates four basic concepts integral to his work: Children construct knowledge, learning can lead development, development cannot be separated from its social context, and language plays a central role in cognitive development. Elena Bodrova brings an easy familiarity to these concepts. Deborah Leongs commentary and the lively classroom examples enable students, teachers in training, and classroom teachers to incorporate these concepts into their understanding of child development. with deborah Leong, Ph.D. and Elena Bodrova, Ph.D. This is a short clip form the film. Further information is available at www.davidsonfilms.com.
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PIAGET'S DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY: AN OVERVIEW ( DAVIDSON FILMS ) - YouTube - 0 views

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    "The work of Jean Piaget has become the foundation of current developmental psychology and the basis for changes in educational practice. David Elkind, author of The Hurried Child and Miseducation, and a student of Jean Piaget, explores the roots of Piagets work and outlines important vocabulary and concepts that structure much of the study of child development. Using both archival film of Dr. Piaget and newly shot sequences of Dr. Elkind conducting interviews with children of varying ages, this film presents an overview of Piagets developmental theory, its scope and content. The film can serve either as an introduction to Piagets work or as a review of it. With David Elkind, Ph.D. This is a short clip from the film. Further information is available at www.davidsonfilms.com."
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UNICEF | Children's Rights & Emergency Relief Organization - 0 views

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    UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.
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http://www.wholechildeducation.org/ - 0 views

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    Launched in 2007, ASCD's Whole Child Initiative is an effort to change the conversation about education from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement to one that promotes the long term development and success of children. Through the initiative, ASCD helps educators, families, community members, and policymakers move from a vision about educating the whole child to sustainable, collaborative action. ASCD is joined in this effort by Whole Child Partner organizations representing the education, arts, health, policy, and community sectors.
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Urie Bronfenbrenner and Child Development - Child & Adolescent Development Overview - 0 views

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    This site contains information about Urie Bronfenbrenner and the ecology of human development.
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Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development - 0 views

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    This bulletin provides basic information on brain development and the effects of abuse and neglect on that development. The information is designed to help professionals understand the emotional, mental, and behavioral impact of early abuse and neglect in children who come to the attention of the child welfare system.
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Children Now - 0 views

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    Children Now is the leading, nonpartisan, umbrella research, policy development, and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting children's health and education in California and creating national media policies that support child development. The organization also leads The Children's Movement of California.
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Simply Psychology: Jean Piaget - 0 views

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    Piaget was the first psychologist to make a systematic study of cognitive development. His contributions include a theory of cognitive child development, detailed observational studies of cognition in children, and a series of simple but ingenious tests to reveal different cognitive abilities.
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ZERO TO THREE: Brain Development - 0 views

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    In this section you will learn about the many ways parents and caregivers can help children get off to a good start and establish healthy patterns for life-long learning.
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Starting Smart: How Early Experiences Affect Brain Development - 0 views

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    As our society becomes even more technically and socially complex, we cannot afford to continue to allow large numbers of children to miss out on the positive experiences they need in infancy and early childhood; the costs, in terms of lost intellectual potential and increased rates of emotional and behavioral problems, are too high. The new developments in brain research show us what children need; our challenge is to ensure that every child receives it.
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DataBank | Child Trends - 0 views

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    "The Child Trends DataBank examines and monitors more than 100 indicators that focus on risks and positive developments for children. "
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National Association for the Education of Young Children | NAEYC - 0 views

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    NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources (NAEYC Bylaws, Article I., Section 1.1).
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The Urban Child Institute - 1 views

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    Our mission is simple: We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of children from conception to age three in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. We are researchers, strategists, practitioners, parents, and community members dedicated to turning knowledge and research into measurable change.
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Family: University of Minnesota Extension - 0 views

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    Provides practical, research-based information in many areas of child and adolescent development. Includes links to extensive resources on adolescence.
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