Theory Parent Handout

Throughout this course, you will be creating a series of parent handouts focused on the various ages and stages of development. Since the first week of class discusses developmental theories, this will also be the focus of your Week 1 parent handout. For this assignment, you will use the attached PowerPoint template. You will only need to complete the slides for Week 1.

To prepare,

· Review Chapter 1: History, Theory, and Research Strategies

· Read  Needing to KnowLinks to an external site.

· Read  On Listening to What the Children SayLinks to an external site.

· You are required to use the  Parent Handout  Download Parent Handout template for this assignment.

 

Using the template, complete the following:

Handout:

· Define theory in terms families could understand.

· Explain two developmental theories that will drive your work with young children.

· Discuss the connection between your chosen theories and using developmentally appropriate practice to support your work with young children.

· Explain three resources for families to help them understand your chosen theories.Be sure to include a link to each resource.

· One resource should be a quick read for families on the go.

· One resource should be more detailed for families who want to learn more.

· One resource should be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.).

Reflection:

· Discuss why it is important for you to help families understand developmental theory.

· Explain why it is important to research and theorize about childhood.

· Describe how your stance on theory will evolve over the next five years.

 

The Theory Parent Handout paper

· Must be three pages in length and formatted according to template.

· Must utilize academic voice. See the  Academic Voice  Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance.

· Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text. These scholarly resources should be different than the resources provided for families. Must follow  APA Style  Links to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center.

· The  Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources  Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

· To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view the  Quick and Easy Library Research  Links to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.