TERM 1
ECE 332 Week 1 Assignment Theory
Summary
DEFINITION 1
ECE 332 Week 1 Assignment Theory Summary Using the
concept summary in Chapter 2 of the required text, fill in
the blanks for each of the dev elopmental theories in the
table provided. (This table can be accessed in the online
course.) Provide examples from your own experience or
the textbook in the last colum n.These examples can be
written or can be an image, illustration, or case scenario.
In the last row, describe your ideal theory of child
development, combining the ele ments that you believe
encapsulate your own beliefs and experiences
TERM 2
ECE 332 Week 2 DQ 1 Nature vs. Nurture
DEFINITION 2
ECE 332 Week 2 DQ 1 Nature vs. Nurtu reThe debate concerning the
influence of inherited traits and abilitie s compared to the influence of
environment on human development has been argued for decades. The
required reading this week provides in formation on the extent of which
human development and behavior is t he result of nature (heredity) and
of nurture (environmental influences) .In this discussion you will debate
nature vs. nurture. Below is your assig ned debate grouping by the first
letter of your last name:a. A-M: Proponen t of Natureb. N-Z: Proponent of
NurtureFor this debate, you must develop a persuasive, research- based
argument showing the extent to whic h your assigned influence affects
development. Be sure to utilize both th e course text as well as other
scholarly resources to support your arg ument. Remember, you are
arguing that either nature or nurtur e is the most important influence on
development.
TERM 3
ECE 332 Week 2 Journal Point of View
DEFINITION 3
ECE 332 Week 2 Journal Point of Viewou are a parent of a child who has
a serious peanut allergy. You are meet ing with your childs new teacher
to explain this allergy and what specifi c needs your child has. Your goal
for this meeting is to ensure your child s comfort and safety in the
classroom by communicating your exp ectations to the teacher.For your
journal entry, reflect on the following q uestions:a. How do you expect
your child to be treated not only by his teacher, but by the rest of the
school staff?b. How would you want the school st aff to talk with the
other children about your childs specif ic needs and accommodations?c.
In addition to the teacher, who else sh ould be involved in ensuring the
safety of your child?
TERM 4
ECE 332 Week 3 DQ 1 Early Language
Development
DEFINITION 4
ECE 332 Week 3 DQ 1 Early Language D evelopmentTake a moment to
watch the video, A Place of Our Own: E arly Academics Part 1.After
reading about early language developm ent in Chapter 5 of your text and
watching the video, describe a learnin g center that would promote early
language development. Your descripti on must include the learning
objective of the center, the materials pr ovided, and step-by-step
instructions for implementation of the activity.Make sure to include the
specific areas of language that the cen ter targets, the approach you will
be using to introduce this center, and methods for assessing students
development.
TERM 5
ECE 332 Week 4 DQ 2 Brain Development
DEFINITION 5
ECE 332 Week 4 DQ 2 Brain Developme ntBrain-based education
suggests that physical exercise is impo rtant for brain development.
Research has shown that in addition t o physical exercise, other
activities focus on stimulating the socia l development and intellectual
development of young children. Gerry, who is still incapable of jumping
with both feet, may not be invited to jo in in a game of jump rope. This is
an example of how a childs individual c haracteristics (motor skills in this
case) can affect context (social environm ent) and influence
development (LeFrancois, 2012).Reflect back on you r own development
as a child, or on the development of a c hild you know, and provide an
example of how individual characterist ics affected development. Using
the text and other scholarly resources, provide some suggested
activities or strategies that would prov ide the necessary support to
enhance the affected development. For example, Gerrys teacher notices
she is being excluded from the game o f jump rope and intervenes by
showing Gerry how to twirl the rope. G erry is now included socially,
despite her delayed motor developmen t.
