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Assignment: Doctorate in Business Management

Part I

As you read in the text, Vygotsky had a theory of sociocultural development. Thinking about the elements of his theory, what classroom practices match his theory? Name at least three early childhood classroom practices.

Considering Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what would a Piagetian/constructivist classroom look like? Name 5 specific features you might see in one of these classrooms.

Part II

To illustrate the chronosystem* in ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner), select an important event from your childhood, such as a move to a new neighborhood or a class with an inspiring teacher. How did the event affect you? How might its impact have differed had you been five years younger? How about five years older?

*Keep in mind that the chronosystem refers to significant events, especially transitional ones that occur in a person's lifetime.

Part III

Complete the chart. Chapter1Theorist Review Chart.docx.

Part IV

Authentic assessment calls for collecting a variety of data across time and over all developmental domains, use of data for planning classroom instruction, embedding assessment in children's regular classroom activity, and involving children and parents in the process. Consider each of the following types of assessment. In what ways is each consistent with authentic assessment? Get the instant assignment help.

• Work samples
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Part V

Rosemary teaches 3 and 4 year-old children in a child-care center. Over time she observes that although the children begin each day eager to play in the pretend grocery store, they don't seem to know what to do with the materials or each other. They mostly argue over the cash register, grab the food cartons from the shelves, and dump them onto the floor. Their play lacks focus, and they seldom talk to one another for real or in a pretend role. It doesn't take long before the area is a mess and the children simply drift away to other activities.

Part A: Describe three specific ways children can benefit developmentally/academically from playing in the grocery store (ex: practicing language and writing skills by writing a grocery list)

Part B: Identify three teaching strategies from the text and lecture notes that Rosemary could use to support the children's learning in the pretend grocery (ex: modeling).