Reference no: EM133849165
Homework: Psychology
Purpose:
The purpose of this expository essay is to identify cognitive, physical, and social-emotional milestones in early childhood with a focus on early childhood theories in children ages 2-8.
Directions:
For this homework, you will connect developmental milestones to developmental theory.
Using the readings, course learning activities, and the homework template, you will write an expository essay identifying appropriate cognitive, physical, and social-emotional milestones in children ages 2-8. In addition, you will choose an early childhood theory for each of the three areas of development and explain how the theory connects to the developmental milestones. A separate theory is needed for each area of development.
Instructions
Introduction
Provide an explanation of what is meant by the term "developmental milestone" and what areas of development fall under the category of social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Paragraph I
Choose three social-emotional milestones for children ages 2 through 8.
1. Explain each milestone.
2. Share the typical age a child reaches this milestone.
3. Choose an early childhood theory and discuss how the theory aligns with these milestones.
Paragraph II
Choose three cognitive milestones for children ages 2 through 8.
1. Explain each milestone.
2. Share the typical age a child reaches this milestone.
3. Choose an early childhood theory and discuss how the theory aligns with these milestones.
Paragraph III
Choose three physical milestones for children ages 2 through 8.
1. Explain each milestone.
2. Share the typical age a child reaches this milestone.
3. Choose an early childhood theory and discuss how the theory aligns with these milestones.
Conclusion
1. In your conclusion, provide at least two reasons why it is important for early childhood professionals to understand how early childhood theories connect to developmentally appropriate milestones.