CDEV 1000 - Theorist/Theory Report

There are several ways you can find the name of a child development theorist or theory to research.

1. Review Your Textbook
2. Conduct Internet Searches
3. Review Encyclopedias of Child Development

Textbooks can often be a great place to start when trying to identify a theory or theorist to research.  To begin:

• Look for the word "Theories" in the index at the back of the book to pinpoint pages that discuss theories.
• Read the Table of Contents to pinpoint a chapter that discusses theories or theorists.

TIP CHECK! Pages 7-19 of your course textbook - The World of Children, Third Edition - lists several child development theorists and their theories.

You may be able to find mention of a child development theory or theorist with targeted Internet searches.  Try searching phrases such as:

• "Child development theories"
• "Cognitive development theory"
• "Emotional development theory"

TIP CHECK!  Remember to use quotation marks around your phrase to ensure you are searching for the exact phrase.

Encyclopedias related to child development will certainly outline any important theories or theorists within the field.  The HTC Library has the following encyclopedias you may try reviewing:

• Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development
• The SAGE Handbook of Child Development, Multiculturalism, and Media
• The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology