Purpose: Students are able to use the first stages of two major Cognitive and Social Developmental theorists and apply them to
practical, real-life scenarios like choosing childcare, while also exploring how the needs of a developing child can change rapidly in
some contexts and stay consistent in others.
Post: Suppose that you are a parent and you are looking for childcare for your infant or toddler. Given what you have learned from
Plaget and Erikson in these chapters, please discuss:
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Three specific qualities you would be looking for in a childcare facility
Why you would want these qualities specifically
And how those qualities may or may not be different as your child moves from infancy into toddlerhood.
Reference the readings and content from this week in your post
End your post with a question for the class related to your post.
If you are not a parent and would like to get a parent's perspective, think about having a discussion with your parents, or a friend
who is a parent.
Response (due Saturday by 11:59 pm CST): Comment on one of your classmates' posts with probing questions, alternative ideas,
or other valuable input.
Your questions or comments should promote continued discussion and should contribute to the learning of the group.
Reference the readings and content from this week in
your post.