Seeing young children

About This Book

"This book explores the practical and theoretical aspects of observing the behavior of young children. It includes such topics as the nature and importance of observation in early child care settings; developmental principles and concepts; the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of various recording techniques; and the importance of culture in evaluating behavior. This book is a useful resource for anyone working with young children - teachers, social workers, nurses, pediatricians, and parents - who wants to develop the skills necessary to gain valuable insight into the behavior of young children."--BOOK JACKET.