Solved: Theories on the development of young children
In this unit, you will discuss physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through the study of neuroscience, Piagetian theory, Eriksonian, theory, social learning theory, and the expression of cognitive skill through play. During early childhood, children are constructing a broad overview of how their social world is constructed and where they fit in. Parents are a primary force in the early development of a child’s sense of self, which is instrumental in promoting cognitive, social, and emotion development. Early Childhood Interventions You work as an early childhood specialist with an at-risk population of children through Head Start. One of your job functions is to assess children for possible developmental learning delays. To do this, you have to understand how poor nutrition, exposure to infectious diseases, and lack of parental knowledge related to accessing services could interfere with the cognitive development of young children. Using your knowledge of basic brain development and Piagetian theory, respond to the following questions.
1. According to Piaget, children ages two to seven are in the pre- operative stage of development. Using the scenario above, explain the importance of make-believe play and its uses in working with children. Create a plan for using play with 3-year-old clients that would allow you to assess cognitive development.
2.How can you help parents alter their parenting practices to promote healthy academic and emotional functioning in their pre-school children? Explain your response using support from the Reading.
3. Research child-raising practices of the culture of your choice and predict their psychosocial development (Erikson’s theory) based on your research. How does the principle of collectivism or individualism impact parenting practices in the culture you chose?
PLEASE READ:
TEXTBOOK:DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LIFESPAN 7th Edition
AUTHOR: Laura E Berk
BOOK ISBN: 9780134419695
Read Chapter 7: “Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood”
Read Chapter 8: “Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood”
The assigned chapters introduce and explain the important developmental theories that relate to the development of young children. You will explore the specific stages and issues that children experience in early childhood. Through these readings, you will gain an understanding of the importance of physical, cognitive, social, and psychosocial growth during this time of rapid development. Pay careful attention to information about developmental delays as young children often develop at vastly different schedules and it is more difficult to discern a delay from normal slower growth.
Read the following articles located in the Library Guide:
Fagan, J. & Kaufman, R. (2015). Co-parenting relationships among low-income, unmarried parents: Perspectives of fathers in fatherhood programs. Family Court Reviews, 53(2), 304-316.
Meuwissen, A.S., & Carlson, S.M. (2018). The role of father parenting in children’s school readiness: A longitudinal follow-up. Journal of Family Psychology, 32(5), 588-598.
Pomerantz, E. M., Ng, F.F., Cheung, C.S., & Qu, Y. (2014). Raising happy children who succeed in school: Lessons from China and the United States. Child Development Perspectives, 3, 71–76.