Theory Parent Handout Throughout this course, you will be creating a series of parent handouts focused on the various ages and stages of development. Since the first
Theory Parent Handout
Throughout this course, you will be creating a series of parent handouts focused on the various ages and stages of development. Since the first week of class discusses developmental theories, this will also be the focus of your Week 1 parent handout. For this assignment, you will use the attached PowerPoint template. You will only need to complete the slides for Week 1.
To prepare,
- Review Chapter 1: History, Theory, and Research Strategies
- Read Needing to KnowLinks to an external site.
- Read On Listening to What the Children SayLinks to an external site.
- You are required to use the Parent Handout Download Parent Handouttemplate for this assignment.
Using the template, complete the following:
Handout:
- Define theory in terms families could understand.
- Explain two developmental theories that will drive your work with young children.
- Discuss the connection between your chosen theories and using developmentally appropriate practice to support your work with young children.
- Explain three resources for families to help them understand your chosen theories.Be sure to include a link to each resource.
- One resource should be a quick read for families on the go.
- One resource should be more detailed for families who want to learn more.
- One resource should be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.).
Reflection:
- Discuss why it is important for you to help families understand developmental theory.
- Explain why it is important to research and theorize about childhood.
- Describe how your stance on theory will evolve over the next five years.
The Theory Parent Handout assignment
- Must be three pages in length and formatted according to template.
- Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
- Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text. These scholarly resources should be different than the resources provided for families. Must follow APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center.
- The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
- To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view the Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips
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What is Theory?
Use this textbox to define theory in terms families could understand. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Two Developmental Theories
Use this textbox to explain two developmental theories that will drive your work with young children. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Use this textbox to discuss the connection between your chosen theories and using developmentally appropriate practice to support your work with young children. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Connection between theories & DAP
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Explain three resources for families to help them understand your chosen theories. Be sure to include a link to each resource.
Quick read resource for families on the go
Use this textbox to explain one resource that would be a quick read for families on the go. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
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Detailed resource for families who want to learn more
Use this textbox to explain one resource that would be more detailed for families who want to learn more. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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User-friendly resource for diverse families
Use this textbox to explain one resource that would be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.). (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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Page 3
Use this textbox to write your reflection. In your reflection, be sure to address the following:
Discuss why it is important for you to help families understand developmental theory.
Explain why it is important to research and theorize about childhood.
Describe how your stance on theory will evolve over the next five years.
If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Reflection:
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Two Genetic Factors
Use this textbox to describe two genetic factors that can influence prenatal development. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Two Environmental Factors
Use this textbox to describe two environmental factors that can influence prenatal development. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Use this textbox to discuss how you will use Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory to support families during the prenatal and newborn stage. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems
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Explain three resources for families to support them during the prenatal and newborn stage of development. Be sure to include a link to each resource.
Quick read resource for families on the go
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be a quick read for families on the go. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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Detailed resource for families who want to learn more
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be more detailed for families who want to learn more. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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User-friendly resource for diverse families
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.). (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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Page 6
Use this textbox to write your reflection. In your reflection, be sure to address the following:
Explain the role of an educator in supporting the prenatal development of families in their care.
Describe how the ideas you shared in the parent handout section of this assignment are supported by the theory you aligned with in your Week 1 Discussion: Child Development Theories.
Discuss how an understanding of each family’s cultural context can make you a more effective educator during this time frame.
If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Reflection:
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Cognitive and Language Development
Use this textbox to discuss how cognitive and language development are connected. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Motor and Social Development
Use this textbox to summarize how motor development influences infant and toddler social experiences. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Use this textbook to describe how you will create a learning environment that fosters the development of self-regulation, secure attachment, and self-control. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Learning Environment
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Explain three resources for families to support them during the infant and toddler stage of development. Be sure to include a link to each resource.
Quick read resource for families on the go
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be a quick read for families on the go.
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
**Delete all the text in this box before you begin your response.
Detailed resource for families who want to learn more
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be more detailed for families who want to learn more. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
**Delete all the text in this box before you begin your response.
User-friendly resource for diverse families
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.). (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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Page 9
Use this textbox to write your reflection. In your reflection, be sure to address the following:
Explain your role as an educator in providing developmental activities that support physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth from 2 months to 2 years.
Describe what it means to be a socially-emotionally competent infant and toddler caregiver.
Discuss how you will foster relationships that promote cognitive and language development in infants and toddlers.
If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Reflection:
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Piaget & Vygotsky
Use this textbox to discuss how the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky will influence the ways you support cognitive development in the preschool years. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Learning Centers
Use this textbox to explain your philosophy of why learning centers are a developmentally appropriate method for supporting the physical development of preschoolers. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Use this textbox to describe your philosophy of supporting vocabulary development of preschoolers. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Philosophy of Vocabulary Development
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Explain three resources for families to support them during the preschool stage of development. Be sure to include a link to each resource.
Quick read resource for families on the go
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be a quick read for families on the go. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
**Delete all the text in this box before you begin your response.
Detailed resource for families who want to learn more
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be more detailed for families who want to learn more. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
**Delete all the text in this box before you begin your response.
User-friendly resource for diverse families
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.). (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resource does not count as one of your required scholarly resources and therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
**Delete all the text in this box before you begin your response.
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Use this textbox to write your reflection. In your reflection, be sure to address the following:
Explain why the development of empathy and sympathy are essential to fostering strong peer relations among preschoolers.
Discuss how you will use information shared with you by families (i.e. historical, biological, environmental, societal, familial, and cultural influences) to support their preschooler’s development.
Describe how you will differentiate instruction to support the unique needs of preschoolers across all developmental domains.
If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Reflection:
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The Role of Resilience
Use this textbox to discuss what resilience is and the important role it plays in social-emotional growth during early childhood. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Positive Parenting
Use this textbox to explain how positive parenting supports social-emotional growth during early childhood. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Use this textbox to describe how you will utilize brain breaks in your learning environment to support cognitive and social-emotional needs in early childhood. If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Brain Breaks in your Learning Environment
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Explain three resources for families to support them during the early childhood stage (ages 6-8) of development. Be sure to include a link to each resource.
Quick read resource for families on the go
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be a quick read for families on the go. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resources does not count as one of your required scholarly resources & therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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Detailed resource for families who want to learn more
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be more detailed for families who want to learn more. (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resources does not count as one of your required scholarly resources & therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
**Delete all the text in this box before you begin your response.
User-friendly resource for diverse families
Use this textbox to provide one resource that would be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.). (Explain why you chose this resource and provide a link.)
* This resources does not count as one of your required scholarly resources & therefore does not need to be included on your reference page.
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Use this textbox to write your reflection. In your reflection, be sure to address the following:
Describe your role in helping families to understand the various influences on child development.
Discuss how developmental theories provide the foundation for early learning, growth, and development.
Explain, using an example, how you will ensure you are implementing developmentally appropriate practice to foster growth and development.
Summarize how you will ensure your learning environment nurtures the physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive growth of diverse learners.
Explain how you revised your handouts from Weeks 1 – 4 based on your instructor’s feedback and additional information you have learned throughout the course.
If you use scholarly sources here, add them to the reference list on page 17.
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Reflection:
Use this textbox for your references. Make sure all references are formatted according to APA Style.
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