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ECE 353 Week 1 Discussions 1 Theories And Theoretical
Frameworks (Piagetian Theory/Nativist Approaches)
ECE 353 Week 1 Discussions 2 Genetic And Biological Factors
ECE 353 Week 2 Assignment How The Brain Learns
ECE 353 Week 2 Discussions 1 Brain Development
ECE 353 Week 3 Assignment Role Of Families And The Community
ECE 353 Week 3 Discussions 1 Cognitive And Conceptual
Development
ECE 353 Week 3 Discussions 2 Theory Of Mind
ECE 353 Week 4 Discussions 1 Problem Solving And Reasoning
ECE 353 Week 4 Discussions 2 Relationships Between Cognitive,
Language, And Motor Development
ECE 353 Week 5 Discussions 1 Cognitive Development And
Learning
ECE 353 Week 5 Discussions 2 Intellectual Development
ECE 353 Week 5 Final Project Professional Development Experience
(2 PPT)
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ECE 353 Week 1 Discussions 1 Theories And
Theoretical Frameworks (Piagetian
Theory/Nativist Approaches)

Theories and Theoretical Frameworks. As an early childhood
professional, it is expected you will understand and apply
foundational knowledge and theories in the field. Foundational
knowledge and theoretical understanding provides a framework for
you to utilize when you are working with infants, toddlers, and
school-aged children. Additionally, your understanding of the
foundational knowledge and theories will inform and shape your
professional practices. For this discussion you will start by
completing the Theoretical Frameworks Venn Diagram using your
assigned grouping below. If you are unsure of how to complete a
Venn diagram, the video How to Make a Venn Diagramprovides a
helpful lesson. When completing your Venn Diagram, make sure to
include the foundations of each theory, how the theory connects to the
four main themes shared in Chapter 1 of the course text
(nature/nurture, continuous/discontinuous, domain specific vs.
domain general, performance and competence), and the limitations of
the theory. Before starting your discussion, it will help to review the
Week One Instructor Guidance for additional information, resources,
and support for excelling in this discussion.
First Letter of Last Name
Theories to Compare and Contrast
Last Name Begins with A-F
Piagetian Theory/ Social Constructivist Theory
Last Name Begins with G-L
Nativist Approaches/ Information Processing Approaches
Last Name Begins with M-S
Piagetian Theory/Nativist Approaches
Last Name Begins with T-Z
Social/Constructivist Theory/ Information Processing Approaches
After completing the Venn diagram, compose a response addressing
the items listed below. Include your reflection and the Venn diagram
with your initial post. Click the paperclip icon below the message area
in your

post to attach your Venn diagram.
1. a) Explain how the theoretical frameworks shared in your Venn
diagram support cognitive development. Make sure to include at least
one example to support your reasoning.
2. b) Discuss which of the theoretical perspectives resonates with
you the most, the least, and provide a rationale as to why.
3. c) Provide at least one example of how knowledge of these
theoretical perspectives may influence your ability to provide quality
experiences that support cognitive development beginning with
infants and toddlers.
4. d) If you are currently working with children, explain how these
theories/approaches influence your work. If you are not currently
working with children, explain how you see these theories/approaches
impacting your future work with young children.
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ECE 353 Week 1 Discussions 2 Genetic And
Biological Factors
Genetic and Biological Factors. Genetic, biological, and
environmental factors are known to a have significant impact on the
development of all children, including children with attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia, and other
neurodevelopmental disorders. For children with specific disorders,
there are multiple genetic, biological, and environmental factors that
work together to create a spectrum of neurobiological symptoms. For
many of these disorders there is not a single cause but rather a number
of potential contributing factors that can exacerbate and elucidate
symptoms. In the field of child development, you will work with a
variety of children, including those who have developmental

disorders. It is important to understand the various factors that
contribute to their diagnosis. Before responding to this discussion,
review the Week One Instructor Guidance page for additional
information, resources, and support.
Choose one of the following disorders: ADHD, autism, dyslexia,
Asperger‟s, or Down syndrome. Next, familiarize yourself with your
chosen disorder by locating and reading at least one scholarly article
about the disorder. If you need help locating an article, you can find
some to use in the recommend resources of the Week Two Overview.
After completing research about your chosen disorder, address the
following:
1. a) Explain how genetic, biological, and environmental factors
influence the disorder (e.g., etiology) using one scholarly resource
and the textbook to support your ideas.
2. b) Define the disorder including the typical behaviors and/or
cognitive symptoms you might observe in a classroom or other
professional setting (e.g., inattention, hyperactivity, poor eye contact).
3. c) Discuss one strategy that you would implement when
working with a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder? Why did
you choose this specific strategy?
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ECE 353 Week 1 DQ 1 Important Questions in
Children's Thinking
Important Questions in Children‟s Thinking. Chapter One of your text
identifies the six most important questions in the study of children‟s
thinking:
§ Are some capabilities innate?
§ Does development progress through stages?

§ How does change occur?
§ How do individuals differ?
§ How do changes in the brain contribute to cognitive development?
§ How does the social world contribute to cognitive development?
Choose one question and discuss its relevance to your teaching
experiences to date and/or looking forward. Reflect on the following
two questions: How does it impact curricular planning and
instruction? How does it affect your interaction with your students?
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ECE 353 Week 1 DQ 2 Addressing Bias in
Intelligence Testing
Addressing Bias in Intelligence Testing. Daniel, an eight-year-old
child from a poor, inner-city neighborhood, is given a traditional IQ
test. One section of the IQ test involves defining various words.
“Yacht” is one of the words that Daniel is asked to define. Briefly
discuss why the test administrator should be cautious when
interpreting Daniel‟s performance on this test. How does the triarchic
theory potentially counter this bias? Develop and share three
questions, one for each component of the triarchic theory (analytic,
creative, and practical), that would provide a more accurate
representation of Daniel‟s intelligence.
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ECE 353 Week 1 The Piagetian Model

The Piagetian Model. There is little argument that while not perfect,
Piaget‟s theories have had a profound impact on the field of cognitive
development. Provide an analysis of his model as well as the
challenges to it.
In a two- to three-page paper, please include the following
components:
§ Define the four main stages of Piaget‟s theory, along with their age
ranges
§ Discuss the three crucial processes by which children move from
one stage to another
§ Focusing on the first three stages, describe one significant limitation
of children‟s thinking in each
§ Review the findings of either Diamond or Gelman from your course
text in regard to how they challenged an aspect of Piaget‟s theory
Please use at least two resources in addition to the course text. Your
paper should be two to three pages, plus title and reference pages.
Please use proper APA formatting.
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ECE 353 Week 2 Assignment How The Brain
Learns
How the Brain Learns. In Chapters 3 and 4 of your primary text,
Farrar and Montgomery discuss executive functioning and memory
development (2015), you learned about factors that influence brain
development. For this assignment, you will build upon that
knowledge by further investigating how the brain learns. Remember
that working memory, attention, and executive functions are
interconnected and are crucial to the learning process. This includes

the ability for a child to pay attention, demonstrate inhibitory control,
and goal-directed behavior. Children may possess varying degrees of
each of these functions, but they work together to create cognitive
control and flexibility. For this assignment, you will assume the role
of a professional development coordinator for your state‟s early
childhood programs and develop a flyer titled “How the Brain
Learns” that informs families about the role of working memory,
attention, and executive function in learning and development. You
may develop your flyer using Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher.
Before completing this assignment, review the Week Two Instructor
Guidance for additional information, resources, and support.
Additionally, review the Grading Rubric for this assignment to
understand how you will be evaluated and contact your instructor
using the “Ask Your Instructor” discussion before the due date with
questions.
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ECE 353 Week 2 Discussions 1 Brain
Development
now widely accepted that a child‟s environment and early life
experiences affect the development, health, and structure of their
brain. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the brain is its ability to
change structurally and functionally in response to external stimuli,
which is known as neuroplasticity. Watch the video Neuroplasticity to
learn more about this concept (Sentis, 2012). Additionally, it is now
believed that positive and stimulating environments promote healthy
brain development. However, many children are exposed to
environments that have negative consequences on brain development.
Child abuse (physical, sexual, mental), poverty, trauma, and neglect
constitute environmental influences that present the maturing child's

brain with experiences that will crucially and potentially adversely
affect the child's future development and functioning. There are two
parts to this discussion. Before responding to this discussion, review
the Week Two Instructor Guidance for additional information and
resources.
Part I: Using information from the textbook to support your response,
address the following:
1. a) Discuss the impact of environment on brain development.
Support this point with at least one scholarly source in addition to the
course text.
2. b) Explain the concept of neuroplasticity as it relates to positive
and negative life experiences. Please provide a specific example to
support your thinking.
Part II: Read one article from the list below and use it to support your
response to the following:
1. a) Based on the article you chose, discuss how poverty and/or a
specific type of trauma impacts brain development and behavior.
Make sure to also state the article you read.
2. b) Explain how you will use this “trauma informed” perspective
in understanding and working with children.
3. c) Discuss what you would do differently as a professional now
that you have this knowledge and if your view of “trauma” has
changed?
4. d) Describe what approach you might take when you need to
talk to a family about a situation where the child‟s academic
performance and/or behavior is being impacted by trauma. What
specifically would you want to discuss with the family?
§ Article 1: The Toll of ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences and
Their Effect on Lifelong Health ( Suginaka & Boose, 2014)
§ Article 2: Complex Trauma in Children and Adolescents (Cook, et
al., 2007)
§ Article 3: Neuropsychological Assessment in Clinical Evaluation of
Children and Adolescents with Complex Trauma (Gabowitz, Zucker,
& Cook, 2008)
§ Article 4: Traumatized Children: How Childhood Trauma
Influences Brain Development (Perry, 2000)
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ECE 353 Week 2 DQ 1 Cultural Tools
Cultural Tools. Cultural tools shape cognitive development and can
include both technical tools, which act on the environment, and
psychological tools, which are tools for thinking. Discuss Vygotsky‟s
belief that language is the most significant of the cultural tools. Do
you agree or disagree? Examine the given images of other
psychological tools. Choose one of the given tools and discuss how
that tool may influence cognitive development from the perspective of
the sociocultural theories. What do you feel are the ramifications of
your tool on student learning? Is your chosen tool an example of the
“ratchet effect”? Defend your answer.
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ECE 353 Week 2 DQ 2 Educational Innovations
Educational Innovations. Many educational innovations, such as
dynamic assessment and FCL (Fostering Communities of Learners)
classrooms, have incorporated insights about learning and
development from the sociocultural theories. Choose either dynamic
assessment or FCL. Define your choice, and discuss how it
incorporates insights about learning and development from the
sociocultural theories. Develop one activity that effectively illustrates
your chosen educational innovation in practice.

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ECE 353 Week 3 Assignment Role Of Families
And The Community
Role of Families and the Community [CLOs: 4]. Due by Day 7. One
responsibility of professionals when working with children is offering
support for families by sharing information with them about
developmentally appropriate strategies for their children and the
availability of resources in their community. Recall that during Week
Two you developed a flyer that taught the families that you work with
about the role of working memory, attention, and executive function
in learning and development. Now, imagine the principal of a local
school district saw your flyer and has invited you to submit a proposal
for an upcoming district-wide professional development conference.
Your proposal will need to analyze the role that families and
communities play in promoting optimal cognitive development for a
specific age group of children. Before starting your assignment,
review the Week Three Instructor Guidance for additional
information, resources, and support. Additionally, review the Grading
Rubric for this assignment to understand how you will be evaluated
and contact your instructor using the “Ask Your Instructor”
discussion before the due date with questions.
To begin, choose which age group your proposal will focus on:
· Option 1: Infants and Toddlers (Ages 0-2)
· Option 2: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
· Option 3: School-Aged (Ages 6-8)
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ECE 353 Week 3 Discussions 1 Cognitive And
Conceptual Development
Cognitive and Conceptual Development. “Concepts are fundamental
to human cognition because of their use in many forms of thinking,
such as problem-solving, categorization, and inductive inferences”
(Farrar & Montgomery, 2015, p. 186). To apply your understanding
of cognitive and conceptual development, it is important to first
understand the three different theories of concept development that
are commonly used. Chapters 5 in your primary text discuss the
following theories: the classical view of conceptual development (the
ideas that all concepts are defined by a set of necessary and sufficient
features), prototype or probabilistic view (concepts are compared to a
prototype based on family resemblance or similarity), and the theory-
based concept view (explanatory principles, such as an object‟s
origins, are a component of conceptual representation) (Farrar &
Montgomery, 2015). In this discussion, you will apply your
understanding of these three theories by examining the relationship
between cognitive and conceptual development. Before responding in
this discussion, review the Week Three Instructor Guidance page for
additional information, resources, and support.
Case Study: Please refer to the case study in the Introduction section
of Chapter 5 of your textbook for this week‟s discussion. Address the
following points as they relate to the case study:
1. a) Explain which theories of conceptual development are
present in the case study. Provide an example to support your
thinking.
2. b) Examine the relationships between cognitive and conceptual
development that are present in the case study.

3. c) Discuss which theory of cognitive development would
support Ms. Serrano‟s experience with her students. Support your
response with evidence from the text.
4. d) Consider your current or future work setting. Provide two
strategies you can use to support conceptual development in the
children with whom you currently work or will work with. Support
your response with at least one scholarly source.
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ECE 353 Week 3 Discussions 2 Theory Of Mind
Theory of Mind. Theory of Mind is a theory of psychological and
developmental roots that is defined by the ability of a child to
attribute mental states such as beliefs, feelings, knowledge, thoughts,
intents to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs
and feelings that are different than one‟s own. The diagram below
represents the five foundational components of theory of mind that
emerge between ages 2 and 5 that were shared in Chapter 6 of our
course text,Cognitive development of children: Research and
application . Understanding this developmental sequence is critical in
being able to support children as they grow and develop cognitively.
Before responding to this discussion, review the Week Three
Instructor Guidance page for additional information, resources, and
support.
For this discussion, choose one of the scenarios below to create an
example for:
· Option 1: Provide an example of one conceptual perspective-
taking challenge a child faces when interacting with teachers and
peers upon entry into preschool or kindergarten.
· Option 2: Provide an example of how 3- and 4-year-old
children‟s gullibility places them at risk.

· Option 3: Provide an example of either a drawback or benefit
of trying to accelerate preschoolers‟ understanding of deception.
· Option 4: Provide an example of how you can apply Theory of
Mind to understanding symptoms associated with either autism or
Asperger‟s disorders.
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ECE 353 Week 3 DQ 1 Phonological
Acquisition
Phonological Acquisition. Watch the talk by Patricia Kuhl, entitled
The Linguistic Genius of Babies.
How do her findings support language acquisition in regard to
phonology as it is described in Chapter Six of your text? Include a
discussion of the need for a social context when developing
phonological awareness and why. How did your own social context
impact your phonological awareness?
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ECE 353 Week 3 DQ 2 Memory Facilitation
Memory Facilitation. Older children typically remember more than
younger children. Identify and describe two strategies that older
children use to facilitate their memories. Reflecting on your own

personal experiences, what strategies do you employ to improve your
memory? Discuss the relevance of strategies that facilitate memory
within the context of classroom instruction. Share one instructional
strategy that you feel is highly effective for most students.
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ECE 353 Week 3 Journal Connecting to
Classroom Practices
Connecting to Classroom Practices. In a one- to two-page journal
entry, write a self-reflection. What is the relevance of this course to
best practices in the classroom? In other words, how can an
understanding of how children think improve your teaching skills,
particularly in terms of differentiating student needs and abilities? Do
you feel that you currently utilize an understanding of cognitive
development in your own teaching?
Your journal is an informal, reflective piece that does not require
citations or APA format; however, if you choose to use resources,
please cite them appropriately.
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ECE 353 Week 4 Discussions 1 Problem Solving
And Reasoning

Problem Solving and Reasoning. There are many ways in which
cultural differences impact cognitive development. One of the areas in
which we see the impact relating to cultural differences is with the
development of reasoning and problem solving skills as is discussed
in Chapter 8 of our textbook. “Because our habits of mind are
influenced by our cultural and historical circumstances, the decision-
making strategies that we seek to promote in students reflect our own
culture” (Brenner & Parks, 2001). We must be aware of this and
ensure that we are taking the cultural backgrounds of the children we
work with into consideration as we help them to develop the ability to
reason and solve problems. In this discussion, you will examine the
social and cultural impacts on cognitive development by taking a
deeper look at the development of reasoning and problem solving
skills. Before responding to this discussion, review the Week Four
Instructor Guidance for additional information, resources, and
support.
1. a) Explain how cognitive characteristics help children learn
how to reason, when these abilities to reason develop, and the role
social skills play in the ability to reason. Use examples to support
your thinking.
2. b) Discuss the cognitive characteristics that help children learn
how to develop problem solving skills including the role culture plays
in the way a child reasons or solves problems.
3. c) Describe how the development of reasoning and problem
solving skills relates to Vygotsky‟s social constructivist approach and
the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Use one additional
scholarly source and examples to support your thinking.
4. d) Examine the cultural considerations that need to be taken into
account when planning strategies to develop reasoning and problem
solving skills. Provide a specific example for both reasoning and
problem solving that supports your examination.
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ECE 353 Week 4 Discussions 2 Relationships
Between Cognitive, Language, And Motor
Development

Relationships Between Cognitive, Language, and Motor
Development. Cognitive, language, and motor skills are often thought
to be closely interrelated developmental areas, because as children
develop in these domains, they appear to demonstrate correlated
developmental pathways. For this discussion you will need to choose
one age group from the chart below and review all three videos for the
age group you choose. After watching Pollack‟s (n.d.) videos, address
the points listed below. Before responding to this discussion, review
the Week Four Instructor Guidance for additional information,
resources, and support.
Developmental Age
Videos to Watch
Two Year Olds
Age 2 Cognitive Development Milestones
Age 2 Language Milestones
Age 2 Motor Development Milestones
Four Year Olds
Age 4 Cognitive Development Milestones
Age 4 Language Milestones
Age 4 Motor Development Milestones
Six and Seven Year Olds
Age 6 & Age 7 Cognitive Development Milestones
Age 6 & Age 7 Language Development Milestones
Age 6 & Age 7 Motor Development Milestones
· a) Explain the cognitive, linguistic, and motor milestones for
this particular age group.
· b) Discuss the connection and/or relationship between
cognitive, language, and motor skills and the areas of the brain
associated with language and motor functioning. Support your
discussion with at least one additional scholarly source.

· c) Give an example of how you might see this relationship
inside and/or outside of the classroom. Make sure your example
addresses the connection between each domain.
· d) Discuss how you can apply a strategy in the classroom or in
a professional setting that incorporates and utilizes these three
developmental skills.
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ECE 353 Week 4 DQ 1 Theories of Concept
Representation
Theories of Concept Representation. Identify and describe one of the
three major theories of concept representation: defining-features,
probabilistic, or theory-based. What is the mechanism of conceptual
development in your chosen theory? Provide an example (not given in
the text) that illustrates the mechanisms of your chosen theory. How
would a child likely respond to a given scenario from the perspective
of your chosen theory?
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ECE 353 Week 4 DQ 2 False Belief Tasks
False Belief Tasks. According to your text, “the „gold standard‟ that
researchers use to demonstrate understanding of belief is success on

tasks that require understanding of one‟s own or another person‟s
false belief” (Siegler, 2005, pg. 318). Young children often fail false
belief tasks. This finding has been interpreted in a number of different
ways. Give an original example of a false belief task that could be
given to a three-year-old (do not use an example from the text).
Describe an interpretation of children‟s poor performance on false
belief tasks. Provide at least two factors that can enhance the
performance of students on false belief tasks. How can preschool
teachers utilize their knowledge of student performance on these tasks
as well as their knowledge of performance enhancers when planning
for instruction?
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ECE 353 Week 5 Discussions 1 Cognitive
Development And Learning
Cognitive Development and Learning. Formal schooling plays a large
role helping children to develop cognitively. Along with their home
and social environments, experiences in school continue to foster
children‟s development of cognitive skills and strategies. In school,
children learn new ideas, concepts, skills and are provided with the
opportunity to engage in activities where they can explore and
experiment. For this discussion, you will begin by reviewing one of
the videos below. Before responding to this discussion, review the
Week Five Instructor Guidance for additional information, resources,
and support.
Brief Description of Video
Link to Video
A Pre-K teacher shares a story with her students (n.d.).
Interactive Read Aloud
A Kindergarten teacher helps their students to learn

about the letter S(Pasley & Shields, 2011).
Letter of the Week: "S" Is for Scarecrow
A Kindergarten teacher teaches their students
about counting (Weimberg & Ryan, 2013).
Beyond Fingers: Place Value & the Numbers 11-19
A third grade teacher teachers their students
about number patterns (2012).
Discover Number Patterns With Skip Counting
· a) Discuss three different strategies the teacher used during the
lesson to enhance cognition. Some ideas include memory,
social/emotional needs, cognitive skills necessary for different
academic areas, or the characteristics of effective classrooms.
· b) Examine how the three strategies influence cognitive
development.
· c) Explain how the teacher could continue to reinforce the
cognitive abilities of their students after the lesson.
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ECE 353 Week 5 Discussions 2 Intellectual
Development
Intellectual Development. Educators in the United States public
school classroom often work with children of varying levels of ability.
Children in your classroom may have Individualized Education Plans
(IEP) that require specific accommodations and modifications. As
part of the process of an IEP, a school psychologist evaluates the
child‟s intellectual functioning using a variety of intellectual and
achievement tests. Once the IEP meeting takes place, various
providers (including possibly speech therapy and occupational
therapy) will also be present at the meeting. For the purpose of this

discussion, we focus specifically on the role of a school psychologist
and intelligence testing using a case study from your textbook. In
addition to using the case study as support for your initial reply, read
and include support from the articleIntelligence: Foundations and
Issues in Assessment(Gottfredson & Saklofske, 2009). Before
responding in this discussion, review the Week Five Instructor
Guidance page for additional information, resources, and support.
Case Study: Please refer to the case study in the Introduction section
of Chapter 10 of your textbook to review the case study for this
week‟s discussion. After reading the case study and article, reflect on
the following in your initial reply:
1. a) Discuss the importance of intelligence testing and one of the
controversies discussed in the article and/or the course textbook.
2. b) Explain whether or not it would have been appropriate for
Dr. Williams to provide some hints to help the child during testing.
Why or why not?
3. c) Discuss whether or not you believe an intelligence test would
provide enough information to make a decision about Michael‟s
educational placement. Why or why not? If not, what other
information should Dr. Williams gather?
4. d) Considering that Michael is a very young child, explain how
her age could factor into the decision in favor of or against placement
into a special education program.
5. e) Describe other factors (e.g., environmental, genetic,
biological, etc.) that may be contributing to Michael‟s performance
and IQ score during testing (without mentioning any diagnoses).
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ECE 353 Week 5 DQ 1 Planning in Problem
Solving

Planning in Problem Solving. Young children often fail to plan, even
when doing so would facilitate their problem-solving performance.
Select and describe one of the five reasons that children may fail to
plan given on pages 357-358 of your text. Construct a classroom-
based scenario that illustrates your chosen reason. What is the
implication of your reason when considering the differing needs of
students while planning for classroom instruction? What is one
strategy that teachers can use to mediate the effects of these failures
and support the problem-solving skills of their young students?
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ECE 353 Week 5 DQ 2 Learning in Context
Learning in Context. Context influences children‟s performance in
mathematics. This was illustrated in Carraher and colleagues‟ (1985)
classic study of Brazilian street vendors. Describe the method and
results of Carraher and colleagues‟ study, and discuss how the results
support the claim that children‟s mathematical problem-solving
performance depends on context. Do you feel that these findings can
also be applied to other academic areas? Provide a specific example
of how a classroom teacher might use this research to facilitate
learning in the classroom.
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ECE 353 Week 5 Final Paper

Final Paper
Chapter Twelve of your text identifies seven areas of cognitive
development that have been addressed in this book: perception,
language, memory, conceptual understanding, social cognition,
problem solving, and academic skills. Table 12.1 of the chapter also
identifies the eight themes of children‟s thinking, in general, that have
filtered throughout the course of this text.
For your final paper you will select one area of cognitive development
and analyze it through the lens of at least three of the themes outlined
in table 12.1.
Your final paper will be eight to ten pages in length (plus title and
reference pages) and include the following components:
§ A description of your chosen area of cognitive development
§ A summary of the current knowledge that exists on your chosen
themes
§ An analysis of the applicability of your findings to the
differentiation of instruction for children of different needs and
abilities
§ A discussion of the future issues that confront your chosen area of
cognitive development and chosen themes.
This is a research paper and must include at least four academic
resources (in addition to your course text) that clearly demonstrate
their relevance to your topic. These sources must be cited both within
your paper and on your reference page using proper APA format.
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ECE 353 Week 5 Final Project Professional
Development Experience (2 PPT)

Professional Development Experience. Being an effective early
childhood professional requires more than a passion for teaching or
ability to work well with children. In the first five years of life, the
most critical skills are formed by creating synaptic connections that
are key to cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development.
Because of their developmental stage, the environment you provide as
an early educator will set the foundation for each child‟s K- 12
learning experience and beyond. However, as an early childhood
professional, you will not work in isolation. Other professionals
contribute to service provided to this population, including speech and
language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists,
and educational advocates. Therefore, it is essential that as an early
childhood professional you are able to communicate effectively with
other professionals.
Scenario: The principal from a local school district was impressed
with the proposal you wrote for him about the role families and
communities play in promoting optimal cognitive development.
Based on your proposal, they have offered you a spot as a key
presenter at a district-wide professional development workshop for
teachers, where you will share your knowledge regarding cognitive
development. All of these ideas will come together as you design your
Professional Development Experience project. Before starting your
Final Project, you are encouraged to view the Week Five Instructor
Guidance for additional information, resources, and support,
including a deeper look at the professionals you will work with in the
field. Additionally, review the Grading Rubric for this assignment to
understand how you will be evaluated and contact your instructor
using the “Ask Your Instructor” tab before the due date with
questions.
In order to develop this comprehensive workshop for the targeted
professional development population, the principal has given you
specific talking points that must be addressed. You will use these
talking points to guide your creation of a presentation using
PowerPoint or Google Slides. In the slide notes section, please make
sure to support the information you have shared on each slide. Finally,
make sure to include a title and reference slide for your presentation.
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ECE 353 Week 5 Journal Course Reflection
Course Reflection. In a one- to two-page journal entry, reflect on your
experience in ECE353. Which components of the course have
influenced your thinking the most in regard to cognitive
development? Identify one theory that had the most profound impact
on your thinking (either positively or negatively) and describe why.
What effect will this have on your classroom instruction?
Your journal is an informal, reflective piece that does not require
citations or APA format; however, if you choose to use resources,
please cite them appropriately.
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