Cook, Loraine D.
A Child at a Time: Understanding Temperament
- ISBN 13:
- 9789766409319
- author:
- Cook, Loraine D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of the West Indies Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 218
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Elementary,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding Temperament: A Child at a Time by Loraine D. Cook Loraine D. Cook explores how understanding a child's unique characteristics, or temperament, can shape their development and interactions with adults. This approach challenges the conventional one-size-fits-all approach to education and highlights the importance of creating an environment that fosters social, emotional, and academic growth. By examining the impact of parents' and teachers' interactions on children's behaviour, Cook illustrates how a child's surroundings can influence the expression of their temperament. The book also discusses the INSIGHTS programme, which is rooted in temperament theories, and its outcomes in Jamaica. This book offers valuable insights for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to create a nurturing environment that supports children's well-being.
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