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Narrative Thought and Narrative Language (Hardcover): Bruce K. Britton, Anthony D. Pellegrini Narrative Thought and Narrative Language (Hardcover)
Bruce K. Britton, Anthony D. Pellegrini
R2,807 Discovery Miles 28 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since before the dawn of history, people have been telling stories to each other and to themselves. Thus stories are at the root of human experience. This volume describes empirical investigations by Jerome Bruner, Wallace Chafe, David Olson, and others on the relationship between stories and cognition. Using philosophical, linguistic, anthropological, and psychological perspectives on narrative, the contributors provide a definitive, highly diversified portrait of human cognition.

The Child at School - Interactions with peers and teachers, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2 Revised Edition): Peter Blatchford,... The Child at School - Interactions with peers and teachers, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2 Revised Edition)
Peter Blatchford, Anthony D. Pellegrini, Ed Baines
R4,157 Discovery Miles 41 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What is the nature of children's social life in school? How do their relationships and interactions with peers, teachers and other school staff influence their development and experience of school? This book, written by leading researchers in educational and developmental psychology, provides answers to these questions by offering an integrated perspective on children's social interactions and relationships with their peers and teachers in school. Peer interactions in school have tended to be underestimated by educationalists, and this book redresses the balance by giving them equal weight to teacher-child interactions. In this second edition, the authors extensively revise the text on the basis of many years of research and teaching experience. They highlight common misconceptions about children, their social lives, and school achievement which have often resulted in ineffective school policy. The book includes a number of important topics, including: The significance of peer-friendships at school The nature and importance of play and break-times Aggression and bullying at school Peer relations and learning at school The classroom environment and teacher-pupil interaction The influence of gender in how children learn at school. Advantages and disadvantages of different methodological approaches for studying children in school settings Policy implications of current research findings. The Child at School will be essential reading for all students of child development and educational psychology. It will also be an invaluable source for both trainee and practicing teachers and teaching assistants, as well as clinical psychologists and policy makers in this area.

The Child at School - Interactions with peers and teachers, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition): Peter Blatchford,... The Child at School - Interactions with peers and teachers, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition)
Peter Blatchford, Anthony D. Pellegrini, Ed Baines
R1,483 Discovery Miles 14 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What is the nature of children's social life in school? How do their relationships and interactions with peers, teachers and other school staff influence their development and experience of school? This book, written by leading researchers in educational and developmental psychology, provides answers to these questions by offering an integrated perspective on children's social interactions and relationships with their peers and teachers in school. Peer interactions in school have tended to be underestimated by educationalists, and this book redresses the balance by giving them equal weight to teacher-child interactions. In this second edition, the authors extensively revise the text on the basis of many years of research and teaching experience. They highlight common misconceptions about children, their social lives, and school achievement which have often resulted in ineffective school policy. The book includes a number of important topics, including: The significance of peer-friendships at school The nature and importance of play and break-times Aggression and bullying at school Peer relations and learning at school The classroom environment and teacher-pupil interaction The influence of gender in how children learn at school. Advantages and disadvantages of different methodological approaches for studying children in school settings Policy implications of current research findings. The Child at School will be essential reading for all students of child development and educational psychology. It will also be an invaluable source for both trainee and practicing teachers and teaching assistants, as well as clinical psychologists and policy makers in this area.

Children's Play - Developmental and Applied (Paperback): Thomas D. Yawkey, Anthony D. Pellegrini Children's Play - Developmental and Applied (Paperback)
Thomas D. Yawkey, Anthony D. Pellegrini
R1,107 Discovery Miles 11 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1984, a major purpose of this book was to bring together in a single volume, work that reflects the wide range of interests that social and behavioural scientists have in play, development and the environment. The intent of the book was to refine and extend concepts and methodologies within and beyond one's usual area of study. The idea was that this formula and direction would yield novel information and fresh insights. The volume encompasses a wealth of topics concerning structural, functional, and pragmatic aspects of play during early childhood and childhood, and includes strong emphasis on methodological as well as substantive concerns. It was hoped that the chapters here would inspire a new generation of research extending knowledge both in theoretical and applied areas.

Recess - Its Role in Education and Development (Hardcover): Anthony D. Pellegrini Recess - Its Role in Education and Development (Hardcover)
Anthony D. Pellegrini
R4,142 Discovery Miles 41 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Writing a book about recess could be a very questionable endeavor for a serious academic psychologist. At first blush it seems to be a pretty trivial topic. It's the time during the school day where there's a break from what's typically considered the most serious work of the day--reading, writing, and arithmetic. Reflecting this trivial tenor, it's also that time of the school day that kids--perhaps only half jokingly--say is their favorite part of school. This perception has lead many schools to question the role of recess in the school day. This book is an attempt to broach two views of recess--the perceived value of recess and the movement to eliminate or reduce the school recess period from the primary school day.
Due to tightened school budgets and the emphasis on testing, many elementary schools eliminate recess, gym classes, and play periods to the developmental detriment of the very children the schools are supposed to serve. Author Anthony Pellegrini has conducted a number of careful studies regarding student attentiveness and performance within programs that have recess periods, and those that don't. The data show that students need recess in order to blow off energy and interact with each other in the unstructured recess environment in order to grow socially. The goal of "Recess" is to help readers realize the importance of recess and counter the trend to eliminate it from schools.
This book appeals to academics, teachers, administrators, and parents.

Recess - Its Role in Education and Development (Paperback): Anthony D. Pellegrini Recess - Its Role in Education and Development (Paperback)
Anthony D. Pellegrini
R1,289 Discovery Miles 12 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Writing a book about recess could be a very questionable endeavor for a serious academic psychologist. At first blush it seems to be a pretty trivial topic. It's the time during the school day where there's a break from what's typically considered the most serious work of the day--reading, writing, and arithmetic. Reflecting this trivial tenor, it's also that time of the school day that kids--perhaps only half jokingly--say is their favorite part of school. This perception has lead many schools to question the role of recess in the school day. This book is an attempt to broach two views of recess--the perceived value of recess and the movement to eliminate or reduce the school recess period from the primary school day. Due to tightened school budgets and the emphasis on testing, many elementary schools eliminate recess, gym classes, and play periods to the developmental detriment of the very children the schools are supposed to serve. Author Anthony Pellegrini has conducted a number of careful studies regarding student attentiveness and performance within programs that have recess periods, and those that don't. The data show that students need recess in order to blow off energy and interact with each other in the unstructured recess environment in order to grow socially. The goal of Recess is to help readers realize the importance of recess and counter the trend to eliminate it from schools. This book appeals to academics, teachers, administrators, and parents.

Children's Play - Developmental and Applied (Hardcover): Thomas D. Yawkey, Anthony D. Pellegrini Children's Play - Developmental and Applied (Hardcover)
Thomas D. Yawkey, Anthony D. Pellegrini
R4,170 Discovery Miles 41 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1984, a major purpose of this book was to bring together in a single volume, work that reflects the wide range of interests that social and behavioural scientists have in play, development and the environment. The intent of the book was to refine and extend concepts and methodologies within and beyond one's usual area of study. The idea was that this formula and direction would yield novel information and fresh insights. The volume encompasses a wealth of topics concerning structural, functional, and pragmatic aspects of play during early childhood and childhood, and includes strong emphasis on methodological as well as substantive concerns. It was hoped that the chapters here would inspire a new generation of research extending knowledge both in theoretical and applied areas.

Narrative Thought and Narrative Language (Paperback): Bruce K. Britton, Anthony D. Pellegrini Narrative Thought and Narrative Language (Paperback)
Bruce K. Britton, Anthony D. Pellegrini
R1,000 Discovery Miles 10 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since before the dawn of history, people have been telling stories to each other and to themselves. Thus stories are at the root of human experience. This volume describes empirical investigations by Jerome Bruner, Wallace Chafe, David Olson, and others on the relationship between stories and cognition. Using philosophical, linguistic, anthropological, and psychological perspectives on narrative, the contributors provide a definitive, highly diversified portrait of human cognition.

Observing Children in Their Natural Worlds - A Methodological Primer, Third Edition (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Anthony D.... Observing Children in Their Natural Worlds - A Methodological Primer, Third Edition (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Anthony D. Pellegrini, Frank Symons, John Hoch
R4,161 Discovery Miles 41 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book shows readers how to conduct observational methods, research tools used to describe and explain behaviors as they unfold in everyday settings. The book now uses both an evolutionary and a cultural perspective. The methods presented are drawn from psychology, education, family studies, sociology, and anthropology, but the author's primary focus is on children in school, family, and social settings. Readers learn how to make observations in real contexts to help them create a verbal picture of behaviors they see. The importance of considering reliability and validity factors while testing within each environment is emphasized throughout. The author draws from the literature that provides methods for observing animals in their natural habitats, but emphasizes the use of observational methods to solve human problems. The book is organized in the way a researcher conducts observational studiesOCoconceptualizing of the idea, designing and implementing the study, and writing the report. OC Things to think aboutOCO sections provide an opportunity for students to solidify their understanding of the material and the Glossary defines the key terms introduced in the book.

Highlights of changes in the new edition include:

OCoaThe introduction of the cultural perspective in chapter 4 along with the evolutionary (epigenetic theory) perspective and the integration of cultural examples throughout the book.
OCoaMore varied examples from developmental psychology, family studies, and education.
OCoaExtensively revised chapter (3) on ethics reflects the current revelations of scientific fraud and the push for researchers to maximize scientific integrity in their community.
OCoaUpdated chapter (12) reflects the latest computer technologies used in observational methods including iPhones and Blackberrys for conducting observation, ABC Data Pro and Behavior Tracker for evaluations, and Excel for constructing observational templates.
OCoaExpanded chapter (13) on writing the research report and more on issues of plagiarism (ch. 3).a
OCoaThe latest on minimizing observer effects on participants and testing their effectiveness.
OCoaNew environmentally friendly design, the Things to Think About sections were retained, but the blank pages for answers were eliminated.

Intended as a supplementary text for advanced undergraduate and/or graduate courses in research methods and/or developmental research or developmental/child psychology taught in psychology, education, human development, and nursing, educators and researchers concerned with assessing children will also appreciate this bookOCOs introduction to observational methods.

Psychology of Education - Major Themes (Hardcover): Anthony D. Pellegrini, Peter K. Smith Psychology of Education - Major Themes (Hardcover)
Anthony D. Pellegrini, Peter K. Smith
R28,104 Discovery Miles 281 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This set is comprised of four volumes, covering the following topics:
* Schools, teachers and parents
* Pupils and learning
* The school curriculum
* School behaviour and the school peer group
The selected pieces include review articles as well as original studies. Selections includes contributions from North America, the UK, continental Europe, Australasia and Japan (all in the English Language).

eBook available with sample pages: 0203455029

Observing Children in Their Natural Worlds - A Methodological Primer, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd edition): Anthony D.... Observing Children in Their Natural Worlds - A Methodological Primer, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Anthony D. Pellegrini, Frank Symons, John Hoch
R1,713 Discovery Miles 17 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book shows readers how to conduct observational methods, research tools used to describe and explain behaviors as they unfold in everyday settings. The book now uses both an evolutionary and a cultural perspective. The methods presented are drawn from psychology, education, family studies, sociology, and anthropology, but the author's primary focus is on children in school, family, and social settings. Readers learn how to make observations in real contexts to help them create a verbal picture of behaviors they see. The importance of considering reliability and validity factors while testing within each environment is emphasized throughout. The author draws from the literature that provides methods for observing animals in their natural habitats, but emphasizes the use of observational methods to solve human problems. The book is organized in the way a researcher conducts observational studies-conceptualizing of the idea, designing and implementing the study, and writing the report. "Things to think about" sections provide an opportunity for students to solidify their understanding of the material and the Glossary defines the key terms introduced in the book. Highlights of changes in the new edition include: * The introduction of the cultural perspective in chapter 4 along with the evolutionary (epigenetic theory) perspective and the integration of cultural examples throughout the book. * More varied examples from developmental psychology, family studies, and education. * Extensively revised chapter (3) on ethics reflects the current revelations of scientific fraud and the push for researchers to maximize scientific integrity in their community. * Updated chapter (12) reflects the latest computer technologies used in observational methods including iPhones and Blackberrys for conducting observation, ABC Data Pro and Behavior Tracker for evaluations, and Excel for constructing observational templates. * Expanded chapter (13) on writing the research report and more on issues of plagiarism (ch. 3). * The latest on minimizing observer effects on participants and testing their effectiveness. * New environmentally friendly design, the Things to Think About sections were retained, but the blank pages for answers were eliminated. Intended as a supplementary text for advanced undergraduate and/or graduate courses in research methods and/or developmental research or developmental/child psychology taught in psychology, education, human development, and nursing, educators and researchers concerned with assessing children will also appreciate this book's introduction to observational methods.

Taking Play Seriously - Children and Play in Early Childhood Education - an Exciting Challenge (Paperback, Revised ed.): Ole... Taking Play Seriously - Children and Play in Early Childhood Education - an Exciting Challenge (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Ole Fredrik Lillemyr; Foreword by Anthony D. Pellegrini
R1,628 Discovery Miles 16 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book the author presents from different perspectives what is understood by the phenomenon of children's play, why it is important, and how children's play challenge and stimulate the educator or caregiver in regard of educational values and practice, with the conclusion: play has to be taken seriously. A selection of theories is introduced to provide descriptions and explanations of play, as a background for putting forward certain requirements for what should be understood by play in early childhood education. Finally, a discussion of play as an educational remedy is presented, and at the end the important relations between play, experiences and self-concept development are outlined in relevance to teachers' professional play competence. The book is relevant to university academics teaching at bachelor and master programs of early childhood education; in addition to parents, teachers and caregivers in relation to children aged 0 to 9 years of age.

Taking Play Seriously - Children and Play in Early Childhood Education - an Exciting Challenge (Hardcover, Revised ed.): Ole... Taking Play Seriously - Children and Play in Early Childhood Education - an Exciting Challenge (Hardcover, Revised ed.)
Ole Fredrik Lillemyr; Foreword by Anthony D. Pellegrini
R2,844 Discovery Miles 28 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book the author presents from different perspectives what is understood by the phenomenon of children's play, why it is important, and how children's play challenge and stimulate the educator or caregiver in regard of educational values and practice, with the conclusion: play has to be taken seriously. A selection of theories is introduced to provide descriptions and explanations of play, as a background for putting forward certain requirements for what should be understood by play in early childhood education. Finally, a discussion of play as an educational remedy is presented, and at the end the important relations between play, experiences and self-concept development are outlined in relevance to teachers' professional play competence. The book is relevant to university academics teaching at bachelor and master programs of early childhood education; in addition to parents, teachers and caregivers in relation to children aged 0 to 9 years of age.

The Future of Play Theory - A Multidisciplinary Inquiry into the Contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith (Paperback, New): Anthony... The Future of Play Theory - A Multidisciplinary Inquiry into the Contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith (Paperback, New)
Anthony D. Pellegrini
R1,150 Discovery Miles 11 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play (Paperback): Anthony D. Pellegrini The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play (Paperback)
Anthony D. Pellegrini
R2,067 Discovery Miles 20 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The role of play in human development has long been the subject of controversy. Despite being championed by many of the foremost scholars of the twentieth century, play has been dogged by underrepresentation and marginalization in literature across the scientific disciplines. The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play marks the first attempt to examine the development of children's play through a rigorous and multidisciplinary approach. Comprising chapters from the foremost scholars in psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, this handbook resets the landscape of developmental science and makes a compelling case for the benefits of play. Edited by respected play researcher Anthony D. Pellegrini, The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play is both a scientific accomplishment and a shot across the bow for parents, educators, and policymakers regarding the importance of children's play in both development and learning.

Applied Child Study - A Developmental Approach (Paperback, 3rd edition): Anthony D. Pellegrini, David F. Bjorklund Applied Child Study - A Developmental Approach (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Anthony D. Pellegrini, David F. Bjorklund
R1,559 Discovery Miles 15 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Child study is a very complex field. Human beings, and children, specifically, are very complex beings. Consequently, simple answers and solutions to problems are very often just that: too simple. This text presents principles and methods for studying children in the varied contexts in which they live and function. These theories and methods can be used as a kind of "tool kit" for application in a variety of situations by the people who work with children such as researchers, parents, educators, pediatricians, nurses, social workers, and child psychologists, to name but a few. In short, the book is written for people interested in how to examine and describe children as well as those interested in creating educational environments for children.

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