How has taking this class helped you to understand how children develop? Why is it important for parents and teachers (and anyone working with children) to understand child development theories? Which theorist did you identify most with? Why?

Essay Question

Choose a year between the ages of 2 and 14 years. a. Describe each domain of development (language, cognitive, physical and social/emotional) for the age of the child you chose.

What is the adult’s role during the activities to promote optimal learning? Think about the domains of development and the age of the child when answering this question.(This is a question designed to show what you have learned over the semester.) 15 points

How has taking this class helped you to understand how children develop? Why is it important for parents and teachers (and anyone working with children) to understand child development theories? Which theorist did you identify most with? Why? 5 points