1. Introduction to Child Development and Education

2. Biological Development

3. Cognitive Development: Piaget’s Stage Theory

4. Cognitive Development: Information-Processing Theory

5. Social Theories of Development and Learning

6. Sociocultural Theories of Development and Education

II. Key Topics in Child Development and Education

7. Language Development and Linguistic Diversity

8. Intelligence and Individual Differences in Academic Competence

9. The Development of Academic Motivation

10. Family and Peer Relationships

11. Gender Role Development

12. Recognizing and Understanding Student Mental Health Problems

13. Integrative Review of Major Concepts

References

Index