What You Need to Know for Week 4 Child Development Historically, child development theorists have l ...
What You Need to Know for Week 4 Child Development Historically, child development theorists have lined up on either side of the nature versus nurture controversy, with some who insist that heredity largely determines development while others have placed emphasis on the environment. Today, it is generally accepted that neither heredity nor the environment is wholly responsible. Rather, it is the interaction of both and their relative contributions that determine development outcomes. In the following readings, you will learn about some of the complex ways that heredity and environment interact. Research on adopted children and twins has helped sort out which factors belong in the two categories and to what degree. Review the following resources: McDevitt, T. M., & Ormrod, J. E., (2020). Child development and education (7th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 4, "Biological Beginnings," pages 109–146. Chapter 5, "Physical Development," pages 147–189 Week 4: Child DevelopmentLinks to an external site. reading list Week 4 Discussion: Genetics and Environment0 Unread replies0 RepliesReflect on the reading material this week as it relates to your own professional experiences. How are genes and environmental experiences mutually influential during development? Recommend ways that educators can customize educational strategies according to children's unique genetic profiles.Response Guidelines Read the posts of your peers and respond to least two. Your responses must be substantive and contribute to the conversation by posting questions, debating positions respectfully, sharing relevant personal experiences, or providing feedback. You must also give full attribution to the sources you use to support your initial posts and responses. InstructionsLearners completing a site-based experience will conduct one observation session to complete this assignment. Learners who choose one of the provided case studies will review the infant/toddler development of the child selected in the subject selection assignment in Week 2.Include the following in your submission.Observational and Anecdotal Notes Explain observations most relevant for your analysis, including teacher-student and peer-to-peer interactions. Developmental Domain Analysis (Physical, Cognitive, Language, Aesthetic, Emotional, and Social) Evaluate two developmental domains by applying two child development theories that you feel are most applicable to your case study child at this stage of development. Keep in mind that all five domains must be addressed at some point during the three observations. Align your evaluation with the resources in the Developmental DomainsLinks to an external site. reading list. Assess the areas of need within the developmental domains analyzed. Predominant Influences Analyze the influence of predominant factors of family, society, and culture that impact the child's development. In your work, be sure to also: Use scholarly research to support your ideas. Apply scholarly and professional communication skills consistent with expectations of the intended purpose.
