unit 2 seminar foundations in child development. learning outcomes unit 2 assignments ...
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By the end of Unit 2, you should be able to ◦ 1. Discuss characteristics of growth and development of school-aged students ◦ 2. Apply knowledge of physical, cognitive, and emotional-social development ◦ 3. Discuss environmental factors affecting development ◦ 4. Apply knowledge of universality and diversityTRANSCRIPT
Unit 2 SeminarFoundations in Child
Development
Learning Outcomes Unit 2 Assignments Developmental Periods Classroom Application Share Personal Stories Questions
By the end of Unit 2, you should be able to
◦ 1. Discuss characteristics of growth and development of school-aged students
◦ 2. Apply knowledge of physical, cognitive, and emotional-social development
◦ 3. Discuss environmental factors affecting development
◦ 4. Apply knowledge of universality and diversity
Complete Readings Review Web Resources Participate in this week’s Discussion
Thread under Discussion Either attend Seminar OR complete
Seminar Option 2 Complete the Project
Infancy (birth to 2 years) Early childhood (2–6 years) Middle childhood (6–10 years) Early adolescence (10–14 years) Late adolescence (14–18 years)
Describe some ways you can apply what you've already learned about child
development in the classroom?
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Diversity
Implications
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Diversity
Classroom Implication
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Diversity
Classroom Implication
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Diversity
Classroom Implication
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Diversity
Classroom Implication
Instruction & services adapted to age, characteristics, & developmental progress of individual children• children as active learners• adult-level functioning is not always realistic or valuable for children to model• children should work together with ethics and democracy
Look for & capitalize on children’s strengths
Recognize that immaturity serves a purpose
Meet diverse needs Nudge children toward advanced thinking
& behaving
Maintain awareness of current research findings through continued coursework
Work with colleagues & professionals to share concerns & gain new perspectives
Join organizations & subscribe to professional journals
Which developmental change of your own was most difficult and why?
What did you do to cope?
Explain how you may use this to your advantage as an Educational Paraprofessional.
Questions are always welcome!
McDevitt, T. M., & Ormrod, J. E. (2010). Child Development and Education. Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.