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\nunit 4 Discussion<\/b><\/p>\n
Your
\nactive participation in discussion threads is critical to the development of
\nyour understanding of the main concepts studied in this unit. Further, posting
\ndetailed responses allows your professor to guide your thinking and your
\nclassmates to respond to your ideas. Please participate as early in the week as
\npossible, and be sure to share your thoughts and ideas as often as you can
\nthroughout the unit.<\/b><\/p>\n
Respond
\nto both of the threads below. Your original response should be at least 350
\nwords and should reflect the fact that you have completed the assigned readings
\nfor the week. Remember, this is your chance to illustrate not only your
\nunderstanding, but also your mastery of the materials for the unit. Use your
\nwords wisely so the posting has substance and includes examples and
\nexplanations. Limit the use of direct quotes, and do your best to critically
\nevaluate and synthesize the literature in your own words wherever possible.
\nMake sure to include in-text citations and a reference list as appropriate.<\/b><\/p>\n
In
\nthis unit, we will discuss physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
\ndevelopment through the study of neuroscience, Piagetian theory, Eriksonian,
\ntheory, social learning theory, and the expression of cognitive skill through
\nplay.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Discussion
\n1 of 2 <\/b>at least 350 words<\/b><\/p>\n
During
\nearly childhood, the brain reaches about 70% of its total weight with the
\ngrowth of white matter (protects the brain) and grey matter (responsible for
\ncovering cerebral regions). However, the grey matter cells still need to be
\nconnected in order to activate the full function of the brain. There are a
\nnumber of different areas of the brain that will connect during the early
\nchildhood period of rapid growth. Using your understanding of brain development
\nand Piaget\u2019s pre-operative stage of cognitive development, respond to the
\nfollowing scenario. <\/b><\/p>\n
Early
\nChildhood Interventions <\/b><\/p>\n
You
\nwork as an early childhood specialist with an at-risk population of children
\nthrough Head Start. One of your job functions is to assess children for
\npossible developmental learning delays. To do this, you have to understand how
\npoor nutrition, exposure to infectious diseases, and lack of parental knowledge
\nrelated to accessing services could interfere with the cognitive development of
\nyoung children.<\/b><\/p>\n
Using Discussion Because
\nyour knowledge of basic brain development and Piagetian theory, respond to the
\nfollowing questions. <\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nyour Head Start program to have because of living in a lower
\nsocio-economic neighborhood? Explain your response using support from the
\nreadings.<\/b><\/li>\n
\nthe pre- operative stage of development. Using the scenario above, explain
\nthe importance of make-believe play and its uses in working with children.
\nCreate a plan for using play with three-year-old clients that would allow
\nyou to assess cognitive development.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n2 of 2 <\/b>at least 350 words<\/b><\/p>\n
\nyoung children\u2019s cognitive systems are still immature, particularly their
\nprefrontal cortex (center of planning and logic), they tend to express emotions
\nas soon as they are felt. Their limbic systems (activates emotions) develop
\nearlier in life than parts of the cerebral cortex, so one of their important
\ntasks is learning to identify and appropriately express emotions. Socializing
\nbecomes more important, and they further develop their sense of self through
\nthese interactions. Keep this in mind as you respond to the following
\nquestions.<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nchoice and predict their psychosocial development (Erikson\u2019s theory) based
\non your research. Be sure to support your ideas using specific information
\nfrom the initiative vs. guilt stage of development. <\/b><\/li>\n
\nfirst question, develop a plan to help parents (of your chosen culture)
\nteach their young children appropriate ways to express their aggression.
\nUse your understanding of social learning theory to create your plan. <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n