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Health and Wellbeing in Childhood Paperback – 1 September 2017

by Susanne Garvis (Editor), Donna Pendergast (Editor)
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Edition: 2nd
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The period from birth to twelve years is crucial in a child's development and can significantly impact future educational success, resilience and participation in society. Health and Wellbeing in Childhood, 2nd edition provides readers with a comprehensive foundation in health and wellbeing education across key priority areas, covering physical, social and emotional learning and development. This edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest research and resources and incorporates expanded material on diversity, mental health and contemplative practice. Learning is supported through a suite of features including key terms, case studies, links to curriculum documentation, reflective activities and end-of-chapter questions. A new instructor companion website features a curated suite of reading materials, extension questions and sample responses. Written by an expert author team comprised of leading academics and practitioners, Health and Wellbeing in Childhood equips readers with the knowledge and skills to promote and implement effective practice in the field.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1316623009
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1316623008
  3. Edition
    2
  4. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    1 September 2017
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.78 x 2.57 x 25.4 cm
  8. Print length
    446 pages
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Book Description

Health and Wellbeing in Childhood, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive foundation in health and wellbeing education from birth to twelve years.

About the Author

Susanne Garvis is a professor of child and youth studies (early childhood) at Göteborgs Universitet, Sweden.

Donna Pendergast is a Professor and Dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University, Queensland.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (1 September 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 446 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1316623009
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1316623008
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 2.57 x 25.4 cm

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