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Paper: Self-Selected Topic in Lifespan Development
This assignment is your opportunity to explore a self-selected course-related topic of interest in greater depth. You will ask a question about a specific aspect of human development, and answer this question by reviewing the primary research literature (i.e., empirical articles available through the UniversityLibrary Catalogue). The content of your literature review should span at least two different developmental stages (comparing and contrasting, where appropriate) choose at least two stages in figure below, and should include at least two developmental domains (i.e., physical, cognitive, social, personality).
Examples of appropriate questions:
• What are the psychological effects (positive and negative) of spending time alone?
• What is the relationship between social media use and self-esteem?
• What is the difference between second language learning in children and adults?
Your assignment should:
1. Introduce the question you are asking, your rationale for the question, and the scope of your paper (i.e., age periods and developmental domains being covered);
2. Summarize previous investigations to inform the reader of the state of research, making connections across the articles;
3. Critically evaluate, analyze, and comment on the research findings in relation to the question you have asked, by identifying contradictions, gaps, andinconsistencies in the existing knowledge base; where appropriate, offer alternative interpretations or explanations for the research. Rather than an "information dump", take a "point of view" on the literature.
4.Make a meaningful connection to formal or informal education. For instance, you might address one or two of the following questions:
• Given what you now know about developmental theory and research, what would effective education (e.g., instruction, curriculum, assessment) look like in relation to your topic?
• Is there a "best" time or developmental stage to educate for your topic? Explain.
• What role does the teacher, educator, or other practitioner play in promoting development in the area of your topic?
• What is an example of an original curriculum piece or activity that may promote
development in the area of your topic?
• If you had to design an educational program, community or clinical intervention, or develop a policy brief based on what you've learned in your literature review, what would that look like? Why?
(As a guideline, plan to use ~500-750 words on the implications for education section.)