Discussion plus two responses
Initial responses must be between 350-500 words
Responses to classmates must include at least two (2) substantive peer interactions (i.e. reply to one or more posts by a classmates using 100 or more words (worth 5 points each, up to 10 points total) in which you offer your own insight or ask probing questions)
Choose one of the following questions/topics:
1. What is the role of play in psychosocial development? Does play affect cognitive development as well? If so, how?
2. Take a field trip to a toy store, baby store, or discount store. Select an infant toy to evaluate (include a picture of it in your post). When writing your evaluation consider the following questions:
Will this toy keep an infant’s attention?
Can this toy be used for both boys and girls?
Does this toy allow an infant to use it creatively?
Is this a toy that will be outgrown?
Does this toy stimulate sensory development?
Does this toy stimulate language development?
Does this toy offer an opportunity for problem solving (thinking)?
Is this toy safe for infants? How do you know?
Is this toy good value for the money?
Would you recommend this toy to parents?
Would you personally want your child to have this toy?
3. The textbook authors point out that poverty is a major correlate of childhood illness in the United States. Should we attempt to reduce the poverty rate by providing money or funding to families, or should we work to correct the social factors that lead to poverty in our society? What should be government’s role in either of those approaches?
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