內(nèi)容簡介:Whatever your area of study or work an understanding of childhood is essential for effective practice and integrative working. This book introduces the child's world, from policy that affects them to influences on their development. It alsointroduces key areas of practice, considering ethics, safeguarding and also diversity and difference.
作者簡介:ROBERT ADAMS is a highly successful author who has published numerous titles across many disciplines. He is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of Teesside, UK. His vast experience includes directing a community-based centre working with children and families for Barnardo's.
目錄:PART I: INTRODUCING WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Working together with children and families; Robert Adams
History and traditions in education and care; Robert Adams
PART II: SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The social construction of childhood; Michael Wyness
Social & emotional development; Jim McKechnie and Sandy Hobbs
Understanding right and wrong; Jim McKechnie and Sandy Hobbs
Developing through play; Robert Adams and Lesley Jessiman
Perspectives on how children develop and learn; Elizabeth A. Boyle
PART III: THE CHILD AND FAMILY LIFE
The family in social context; Neil Thompson
The influence of parents, siblings and friends; Lesley Jessiman and Robert Adams
Parenting & family relationships in context; Terence O'Sullivan
Working with young carers & their families; Robert Adams
Working with children through family break
up & reconstitution;?Robert Adams
Working with children through adoption & fostering; Robert Adams
Working with children through residential care; Robert Adams
Children, grieving and loss; Maggie Jackson
PART IV: ETHICS, VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Working ethically with children; Alison Cocks and Robert Adams
Participation by children, parents and carers; Pat Watson and Wade Tovey
Inequality, exclusion and equality
based practice; Robert Adams
Working with challenging and difficult children; Robert Adams, Terry Thomas and David Thompson
PART V: CHILD WELFARE
Promoting health, safety & well
being of children; Robert Adams
Child mental wellbeing; Terence O'Sullivan
Parental mental health and child wellbeing; Jennifer Newton
Safeguarding children; Liz Davies
Assessment and intervention in work with children in need; Robert Adams
PART VI: DIVERSITY and DIFFERENCE
Inclusive practice and diversity in religious family life; Jan Horwath and Janet Lees
Working with Challenges to Children's Identities; Robert Adams
Young children with physical impairments; Pat Higham
Working with children with learning disabilities; Alison Cocks
Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Travellers; Robert Adams
Concluding Comment; Robert Adams