Child and Adolescent Life Stories

Katherine H. Voegtle (Ph.D. and M.A. University of Cincinnati [Cognitive Psychology] and BS Northwestern University [Journalism]) is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at The College of Saint Rose. As a research scientist for the American Medical Association, she directed projects aimed at improving adolescent health and wrote policy papers on adolescent maltreatment and school-based sexuality education. She has co-authored several book chapters and journal articles on adolescence. She currently teaches courses in child and adolescent psychology, educational research, and educational psychology. Marguerite G. Lodico (Ed.D. and M.Ed. University of Houston [Educational Psychology] and B.A. State University of New York at Stony Brook [History/Secondary Education]) is Professor of Educational Psychology at College of Saint Rose. She has served as Acting Dean of the School of Education and Department Chair of the department of Educational Psychology. She regularly teaches courses in child psychology, developmental psychology, and educational research. She was honored as the university's "Faculty of the Year" in 1997 and 2003.

Acknowledgments Introduction Using Cases to Understand Human Development Chart of Cases Connecting Across Cases 1. Ben: Having His Way at Preschool and Home Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestion Readings and Resources 2. Keisha: Connecting Across Differences Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestions Readings and Resources 3. Laura: Exploring Social and Creative Potentials in a Six-Year-Old's Life Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activity Research Suggestion Readings and Resources 4. Emily' World: Nurturing a Child with Autism Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activity Research Suggestions Readings and Resources 5. Nicole and Brooke: Homeschooled Fraternal Twins Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestions Readings and Resources 6. Beth: Finding Her Strengths Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activity Research Suggestions Readings and Resources 7. Edward: Full of Life and Always Moving Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestion Readings and Resources 8. Frank: Confronting Change and Taking a Stand in Middle School Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestion Readings and Resources 9. Talisha: Overcoming Loss With a New Family Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestions Readings and Resources 10. Elena: Surviving Family Problems Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestions Readings and Resources 11. Hector: Talking Through Troubles Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestions Readings and Resources 12. Jaime: Crossing Cultures and Celebrating Life Primary and Secondary Issues Case Discussion Questions Applying Theoretical Perspectives Class Activities Research Suggestion Readings and Resources References Index About the Authors

This collection of stories provides some of the rich descriptive detail needed to put the complex process of development into perspective. -- Miles Irving I think this is an excellent endeavor-well conceptualized and well executed. I would most definitely like to use this text in my undergraduate development classes. -- Judith Rhoden These case studies allow the reader a glimpse at the individual, family, and community dynamics that go into making each child who he or she is. This text will make a wonderful supplement for courses dealing with child development, educational psychology, families, communities, and parenting. -- Deanna Nekovei This book is a welcome addition to the literature. As a reader one gets the sense that these cases are real. The authors do a great job of providing enough detailed information without overloading the reader. Such details allow the reader an opportunity to apply theory to real life examples. And, as a course instructor, these cases will provide me an opportunity to assess whether my students have a firm grasp of the concepts. -- Karen M. Dutt-Doner "The reader gains a full spectrum picture of child/adolescent development through to the colorful case examples presented in this book. It was a pleasure to discover that this book provides case examples that represent various racial/ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, religious preference, sexual orientations, and family backgrounds. Both students and teachers will gain a basic foundation in human development from this book as they read through the stories of these wonderful children and relate their cases to different developmental theories." -- Michelle L. White * Springer *