Assignment: Promoting Cognitive Development
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 Davidsons have a preschool-aged daughter named Annie. They have approached Marcus, the child development consultant, for advice on how to promote and nurture her cognitive development.
Tasks:
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 Agrosy University online library resources.
In a 6- to 8-page Microsoft Word document, address the following:
• 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. Taking each theoretical perspective, explain what would be going on cognitively for Annie and what advice might be given to her parents from each theoretical perspective.
• Explain the role would society and family play in Annie's development at this age. Be sure to tie in your readings to explain cultural, psychosocial and physical influences. Remember to consider how the family's ethnicity, use of daycare, social views, etc. might influence how she is raised. Support your hypotheses with research, not your opinion. Aside from the book, you might consider using the Kotchick & Forehand article you read in Module 1.
• Incorporate information learned in your readings and at least one peer-reviewed* article from the Argosy University online library resources to support your conclusions.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.