Description
Assignment – Preschool Years
Overview
The early childhood years are filled with many social and emotional developmental changes. Understanding the developmental theories in early childhood and applying it to authentic situations allows for meaningful learning of the topic. Use the information you have learned from the materials provided in the module (chapter readings, articles, and videos) when giving your answer.
Instructions
Consider the following scenario. Respond to the question being asked in the scenario giving special attention to the focus points your instructor provided. Your answer should be between 300–350 words. Provide evidence based on information found in this module or from any other relevant sources. When writing your responses make sure to follow APA (7th ed.) formatting guidelines where appropriate.
Scenario
A patient’s mother expresses frustration with her 4-year-old’s behavior.
Question
What can you tell her about cognitive, emotional, and language development during the preschool years to help her have a more realistic understanding of what she can expect from the 4-year-old?
When answering the question, talk about:
What does Piaget’s theory tell us about this stage of development?
What does Erikson’s theory tell us about this stage of development?
Due
Sunday, by 11:59 p.m.
Submission and Assessment Guidelines
Submit your responses.
Your response must be between 300–350 words and address all questions and focus points.
Follow APA formatting guidelines (resources citations, formatting, and references). Review the APA Information page for helpful tips.
Review the Assignment Rubric for grading criteria.
This activity is worth 30 points.
