The young child in context : a psycho-social perspective

Section A. Educational psychology -- The development of the child from birth to the age of nine -- The humanisation and becoming of the young child -- The young child and learning -- The pysicality or bodiliness of the young child -- The development of the nervous system, perception and sensory-motor integration -- The young child's language and speech development -- The child asking questions -- The young child's acquisition of an identity -- Children's play -- The gifted child -- The young child experiencing stress -- Learning and readiness for school -- The role of discipline in the development of the young child -- The spiritual and religious development of the young child -- The characteristics and role of the teacher. Section B. Sociopedagogics -- Socialisation of the young child -- The family's influence on the socialisation of the young child -- The role and influence of the school on the socialisation of the child -- The impact of childcare on the child -- Sex differances and gender role identification in the young child -- The influence of the mass media and recreation on the young child -- Urbanisation and the informal housing sector -- The environmentally deprived child -- Child abuse and vulnerable children -- The immigrant child -- The effect of poverty on childhood development.