Understanding Child Development

Understanding Child Development, 10th Edition, is a textbook for pre-service and inservice educators that examines the developmental traits of young children from infancy to age eight. Written by Rosalind Charlesworth, it explains how to interact with children in ways that match their developmental level and social context.

Organized into 15 chapters, the volume addresses foundational learning theories, research, and cognitive growth. It also reviews the functions of play and technology in early education, alongside child readiness and assessment.

Throughout the textbook, real-life examples and anecdotes illustrate how core theoretical concepts and developmental research connect to everyday work with young learners.