Post University Unit 1 Nature vs Nurture and Research Methods Discussion

  read the assignment document and also familiarize yourself with Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky and learn a bit about their theories. While the theorists differed on a number of things they shared a belief about the importance of play. 

For this first  Journal entry, you need to read and review the material provided below and then write your reflection based on these guiding questions:

1) Why is it beneficial for early childhood educators to be familiar with Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky and their theories? 

2) Why is it essential for early childhood educators to understand that children learn best through play?

3) What is an example of how you could use your knowledge of the importance of play in your work with young children?https://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html 

https://www.verywellmind.com/lev-vygotsky-biograph… 

UNIT 1 DB: ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY  

There are several long-standing issues/debates in the field of Developmental Psychology. These include:

nature vs. nurture,

continuity vs. discontinuity, and

early vs. later experience.

Read about these issues/debates in your textbook and other outside resources. In one or two sentences, explain what is meant by the issue/debate. 

Choose one of the issues/debates above.

Reflecting on your own experience, explain how the issue/debate relates to your development.

Locate and read a scholarly research article that is relevant to your chosen issue/debate. Summarize the research findings and discuss what you found most interesting about the results. Include the APA article reference.

UNIT 1 ASSIGNMENT FORUM : RESEARCH METHODS

In this assignment forum, consider the following scenario: You are designing a research study to determine the effects of a new medication to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. Would you choose to conduct a correlational study or an experimental study? In addition, would you choose a cross-sectional or a longitudinal design?