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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.