The topically-organized, 1st Canadian edition of
Child Development, builds on Santrock's beloved readability and contemporary tone by infusing meaningful Canadian research and examples. The Connections theme systematically engages and guides students through the clear goals of the resource, which include:
- Connecting with Students - Embedded pedagogical structures aid engagement and comprehension.
- Connecting to Research- Contemporary research from Canada and around the world is highlighted throughout. Over 1500 citations from research published since 2012.
- Connecting Development Processes - The links between concepts and between biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional processes are highlighted to demonstrate the connections
- Connecting to Real Life - Real-world application is demonstrated through the wealth of cases and examples. Students are also prompted to think deeply about their own lives and experiences.