An updated approach helps students better understand culture''s impact on development New - Co-author Lene Arnett Jensen brings a fresh perspective to the text. Her research focuses on moral development across the life course among diverse groups within the United States as well as in several other countries. Joining original author Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, she calls upon her own childhood experiences and different areas of expertise to strengthen the text''s cultural approach to psychological development. Updated - The authors'' fresh approach has been informed by growing up and working in a number of different countries. They emphasize how universal features of development are shaped by cultural diversity in three fundamental ways: An emphasis on teaching students to think culturally about development A broadened scope of child development and an updated perspective on when children may be considered "grown up" An unprecedented inclusion of diverse contexts of child development Updated - The authors have expanded the 3rd Edition from nine to 12 chapters to better cover the full scope of child development. Additionally, Chapter 1 has been reorganized and reconceptualized to enhance the learning experience for students. Despite these changes, the authors have largely preserved the organization of the previously existing nine chapters, making it easy for instructors who have used prior editions to use the present one. Updated - Up-to-date research has been incorporated throughout every chapter.
Focus features help students explore key concepts Cultural Focus features highlight how culture impacts various aspects of development, such as breast-feeding practices, infant fine motor development, friendship and play in middle childhood, and adolescent conflict with parents. Accompanying review questions prompt students to reflect on each feature''s main topic, examining their own views and opinions. Research Focus features offer a detailed description of a research study, including its premises, methods, results, and limitations. Multiple choice questions at the end of the feature ensure that students have a solid understanding of the research study and methodology. Updated - The 3rd Edition includes an Education Focus feature in every chapter, whereas the previous edition only included this feature in some chapters. These features highlight the application of child development research to educational settings, both in and outside of school. Students read an overview of the topic and then respond to a review question. Helpful pedagogical tools guide students as they learn Learning objectives at the start of each section as well as alongside every relevant heading within chapters help students better organize and understand the material.
End-of-section summaries organized around the learning objectives provide students opportunities to review what they''ve learned. Updated - For the 3rd Edition, the navigability of Revel(tm) has been enhanced to better help students read and study without getting sidetracked. At the beginning of each chapter, all titles for sections and subsections are hyperlinked, allowing students and instructors to easily move to specific places within a chapter. In addition, all learning objectives have been hyperlinked. Dynamic content designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life Embedded videos bring content to life as students read. Updated - Chapter introduction videos provide an overview of the developmental stage being covered in the chapter. These clips feature people from diverse cultural backgrounds discussing their lives and experiences. Updated - Apply Your Knowledge as a Professional videos feature highly diverse career professionals who describe their jobs and explain how knowledge of human development and culture influences their work on a daily basis.
For the 3rd Edition, the authors have included one concise Apply Your Knowledge as a Professional video in each chapter, customized to the topic presented in the chapter. Topical videos take a closer look at specific topics within child development, such as prenatal development, cognitive development, diagnosing autism spectrum disorder, and puberty rituals. Interactive content integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. Thanks to this media-rich presentation of content, students are more likely to complete their assigned reading and retain what they''ve read. Data-rich interactive maps with Social Explorer technology let students interact with real data to explore the concepts they''ve just read about. World maps allows students to examine country-specific statistics for phenomena such as postpartum maternal depression and cosleeping. Maps of the U.S.
allow students to explore similarities and differences between individual states. Additional interactive maps, figures, and tables help students appreciate the diversity that exists within the United States, and understand the role of culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and other factors in child development. Accompanying table- and figure-based exercises encourage students to check their understanding. New - Breaking Developments features allow students and instructors to keep up with the latest findings in human development research. These author-written summaries of new landmark research and cultural trends will be updated each semester to help you incorporate cutting-edge developments into the course. MyVirtualChild integration enables students to apply developmental concepts in a simulated environment within their Revel course. MyVirtualChild is an interactive simulation that allows students to raise a child from birth to age 18 and monitor the effects of their parenting decisions over time. By prompting students to react to unplanned events and decide on the best courses of action, MyVirtualChild helps students engage deeply with developmental principles.
Embedded assessments such as quizzes and concept checks afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. Assessments in Revel let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way. The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study -- anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates. New - The Revel audio playlist lets students listen and learn as they go. And the Revel skill for Amazon Alexa gives them the power to listen on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices using simple voice commands. The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing -- among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking -- into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden.
Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading. Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion. Essays integrated directly within Revel allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course. Powered by Pearson''s Intelligent Essay Assessor (IEA), this powerful tool uses scores assigned by human raters to several hundred representative student essays, all written in response to a particular essay prompt or question. Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips. Superior assignability, tracking, and pedagogical tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class.
When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up. The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students'' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track. LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn(tm), Canvas(t.