Critical Thinking About Critical Periods

In this important book, authorities from fields like psychology, neuroscience, and education offer you diverse perspectives on the controversial concept of critical periods--windows of opportunity in child development that open and shut. These expert contributors give you a thorough overview of critical periods and concise research-based summaries of what is known, unknown, and thought to be known about them. You'll find out how critical periods relate to a young child's visual system, social and emotional development, language acquisition, and early childhood education. Through this balanced and comprehensive discussion, you'll be able to distinguish fact from theory--knowledge you can use to create new strategies that will improve young children's development and learning!Bailey, Donald B. is the author of 'Critical Thinking About Critical Periods' with ISBN 9781557664952 and ISBN 1557664951.