Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s child and adolescent cognitive developmental theories
Provide a brief overview of Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s child and adolescent cognitive developmental theories. Jean Piaget is probably the most influential theorist in the cognitive development realm. His work has informed American educational practices since the early 1900s. Another key cognitive theorist in the realm is Lev Vygotsky.
Child/adolescent interview assignment
Each student will select a child or adolescent to interview (not your own child or a family member). The interview should last approximately 30 minutes for young children and approximately an hour for adolescents. Consider the child/adolescent’s developmental level and life experiences from a multicultural perspective to frame interactions.
Mass Inoculation on a Scenario of Influenza
Mass Inoculation on a Scenario of Influenza A discussion question that deals with the scenario of influenza and how it can be attacked. Imagine that you are a public health […]
Emotional and Behavioral Meds in Children
Write one paragraph describing the clinical and economic burden of the disease that is being treated by the chosen drug class. Cite using numeric references in ascending order.
Effects of Relationship and Family Violence
Question Description: One in four women will be a victim of partner violence in her lifetime. One-third of female homicides are at the hands of a partner. Boys who witness relationship violence are twice as likely to abuse their partners. The witnessing of relationship violence during childhood is the strongest risk factor for partner violence among adults (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2010). These statistics indicate that relationship or family violence is an insidious issue, often resulting in a multigenerational transmittal of trauma. Not only is there the significant physical and emotional traumatic impact of relationship and family violence, but there are also a host of societal problems that occur as a result, including the legal, medical, social, and foster care systems.
One Family—Many Issues
Discussion: One Family—Many Issues: The multimedia piece this week, “The Four Cs of Issues and Trends: Change, Contexts, Consequences, and Constants,” introduced the four “categories” of issues and trends included in this course:
Changing Demographics and Diversity
Changing Demographics and Diversity: -Connections between Theory and Practice: In the article “Beyond the Illusion of Diversity: How Early Childhood Teachers Can Promote Social Justice,” Boutte speaks of the need for early childhood professionals to apply pedagogical principles and classroom practices that more explicitly cultivate inclusive practices. She states that these efforts promote social justice, and passionately advocates that early childhood professionals should be provided with, and seek out, opportunities and resources that support their interactions with from