After you have completed your study of this chapter, you should be able to reach these learning goals:

Define development and explain the main processes, periods and issues in development, as well as links between development and education.

Discuss the development of the brain and compare the cognitive developmental theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky.

Identify the key features of language, biological and environmental influences on language, and the typical growth of the child's language.