You have been asked to organize a specific conference subtopic of your choice

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You have been asked to organize a specific conference subtopic of your choice—one that either investigates an issue, provides essential foundational knowledge, or encourages exploration/debate related to a particular issue that affects healthy development of young children and positive family outcomes.

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You may choose two of the conference subtopics below:

The role of play in supporting healthy development and learning

The impact of historical and/or contemporary views of children, development, and learning on early childhood education

The nature of childhood

For your Assignment, develop the following:

The subject and the title of your conference subtopic

An overview of the keynote speaker you have selected for your conference subtopic session. Your keynote speaker should be an individual who has significantly contributed to the theoretical understanding of your topic or the current evidence base. Include in your overview of this individual:

The person’s name

A brief (1 – 2 page) rationale for selecting this individual, including an outline of six key presentation points of his/her presentation. For example, if your keynote speaker is presenting on attachment, include an overview of key points that will be covered.

A panel of at least three historical figures who will present on your selected subtopic, and a rationale detailing how the individuals you selected have contributed to the understanding of your selected topic (half a page each)

Four 1- to 2-page conference handouts designed to provide participants with a research-based overview of your conference subtopic. Your conference handouts should include brief summaries of the following:

A historical perspective of your subtopic

A summary of current research on your subtopic

An overview of evidence-based practices or applications for families or practitioners related to your subtopic

An annotated list of additional resources for conference participants on your subtopic

Note: Each of your handouts should include at least three scholarly references from current peer-reviewed articles.

In one Word document, be sure to include your description of your keynote speaker, panel, and four 1- to 2-page conference handouts (should be orginal and not from websites).