CHFD307 Child and Adolescent Development

 

CHFD307 Child and Adolescent Development

American Public University System

 

CHFD307 Week 1 Discussion Introductions and Research Question

This discussion contains 2 parts.  Please include your response to both parts in the same post.

Part 1:  Introduce yourself to your classmates. Who are you, are you married or engaged, children, pets, etc…,where are you stationed/residing, what are your interests outside of your academic life , why did you decide to take this course and what do you hope to gain from it before the semester is over.

Part 2:  Identify a question about child or adolescent development that you would like to see researched and answered. How/why would knowing the answer to your question be important?

  

 

CHFD307 Week 4 Discussion Cognitive Development

There are several theorists and theories such as Piaget, Vygotsky, and the newer Information Processing Theory (as well as others) that look at how we think, develop and grow cognitively. Which theory most closely resembles your way of thinking about how children grow and develop cognitively? Why did you pick this over others? Can you provide an example where you used this theory application in your professional life?

  

 

CHFD307 Week 5 Discussion Improving School Achievement

Getting parents involved in school is always a challenge. In elementary schools there is far more involvement than in middle and it drops off again in high school. Sadly, there are often more teachers in the cheering stands for some sports or activities than parents. Why do educators want parents involved? What does the research say?  Share a favorite parent involvement activity.

  

 

CHFD307 Week 7 Discussion Diagnosing Young Children

As you have learned this week, diagnosing psychiatric disorders in children has mental health professionals evaluating many factors. Most of this is defined within the DSM5. Yet there can be problems and a misdiagnosis can occur. What effect might misdiagnosis have on children lives?

In addition, some questions of mental wellness may be related to aspects of empathy, sympathy, and morality. How is empathy developed in young children? Why do some have this quality and it seems absent in others? Should we "teach" morality? If so, how is that accomplished? What is the role of parents in developing these very important qualities?

You may be tempted to use personal narrative which is fine to a point. BUT, since this is college you must support your ideas with factual content (reference).

Remember that emotions may run strong about this "hot" issue, so please be sure to use your netiquette!