As you have learned in your readings, Piaget,
Erikson, Skinner, and Vygotsky took different approaches to child development.
One’s theoretical perspective influences approaches to child development. The
Jacksons are a young couple living in Centervale. They have approached Keith,
the child development consultant, for advice on how to promote and nurture the
cognitive development of their preschooler Jasmine.
Watch
the following video to learn more about the similarities and differences of
developmental theories. Study of the Child: Theories of Development I, produced by Herzog, Milan & Herzog, Shanta
(Learning Seed, 1997), 29:02 mins obtained from Alexander Street Press Education in Video from
AUO Library.
- Compare and contrast the
approaches of each of the four perspectives (Piaget, Erikson, Skinner, and
Vygotsky).
- Explain how each theorist would
approach the issue of cognitive development in early childhood. Describe
how Keith’s advice to Jasmine’s parents might vary depending on his
theoretical perspective.
- What role would society and
family play in Jasmine’s cognitive development at this stage of
development? What cultural, psychosocial and physical influences will be
seen?
- Incorporate information learned
in your readings and at least one peer-reviewed* article from the AUO
library to support your conclusions.
*
Peer reviewed means an article from a reputable journal, which can be found in
the library. Peer reviewed indicates that other professionals in the field have
reviewed and deemed it worthy of publication, in contrast to much if what we
find online: someone posting something they want, without someone else
verifying that their methods were rigorous enough and the study is
valid. Use your book and course lectures as your primary
resources, as well as articles from our library. If you must supplement from a
website, do NOT use .coms. Instead, look for .org, .gov, and sometimes .edu for
more reputable sources. Never use Wikipedia or about.com.
Write
a 6-7 page paper in Word format. Be sure to include introductory and concluding
paragraphs in your paper, a title page and a reference page. Apply APA
standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:LastnameFirstInitial_LASA1.doc.
By Wednesday,
February 26, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2
Dropbox.
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Assignment 2 Grading
Criteria
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Maximum Points
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Analyzed the
approaches of each of the four theoretical perspectives (Piaget, Erikson,
Skinner, and Vygotsky).
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32
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Explained how each
theorist would approach the issue of cognitive development in early
childhood. Described how Keith’s advice to Jasmine’s parents might vary
depending on his theoretical perspective.
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36
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Explained the importance
of society and family play in cognitive development during early childhood.
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32
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Discussed the
cultural, psychosocial and physical influences on cognitive development in
early childhood.
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32
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Incorporated
information from the module readings and at least one peer-reviewed article
to support conclusions.
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24
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Style (4 points):
Tone, audience, and word choice
Organization (12
points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion
Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
APA Elements (16
points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use
of quotations and other elements of style
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44
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Total:
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200
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