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Running head: WORKSHOP PROPOSAL 1

Workshop Proposal

Lori Sanchez

EDU 499

Dr. Kelley

08/26/2020

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WORKSHOP PROPOSAL 2

Workshop Proposal

Part 1A: Workshop Details

Title “Promoting Proper Cognitive Development in Children.”

Explanation Parents will work with their children using “Piaget’s theory of cognitive

development to ensure that the young ones can adequately gain meaning

and knowledge from experience and information” (Beilin & Pufall,

2013). According to Magnuson and Starr (2000), the early stages of a

child’s life are essential to their development. Consequently, parents

should be heavily invested in ensuring their young ones develop

necessary cognitive abilities as early as possible. As humans age, the

ability of their brains to easily adapt to change gradually reduces.

Therefore, the early years of a person are crucial to their development

and future success in life.

Objective/Purpose The objective of the workshop is for the attending parents to learn

various activities that can promote proper cognitive development in

their children. Comprehending the various phases of cognitive

development is challenging. It is vital to involve children in activities,

which push them to apply the lessons they have gained, in addition to

help them innovate ways of synthesizing the information they receive.

There are various evidence-based activities, which have been proven to

promote an active approach to learning about the core phases of

cognitive development. Parents can learn how to offer their children

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1. Proper

Is that the right word choice?

[Kathleen Kelley]

2. life.

This is an explanation of the

theory but not an explanation

of what you will be doing

during the Workshop. How

will parents be working with

their children? [Kathleen

Kelley]

3. learn

Are they putting these

activities into play with their

child while in attendance?

[Kathleen Kelley]

4. various activities

can you be specific here?

[Kathleen Kelley]

5. Comprehending the

various phases of cognitive

development is

challenging.

Is this the purpose? If not, it

should not be included.

[Kathleen Kelley]

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diverse techniques to experiment and explore their environments. The

experiences gained by the children will aid in their comprehension of

various concepts in a practical manner.

Target Audience The target audience consists of parents with young children. This target

audience requires assistance in learning about ways to promote their

children’s cognitive development.

Theory The theory selected is Piaget’s Theory of cognitive development. This

theory asserts that the intellectual development of children occurs in

four stages: “sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and

formal operational” (Stagnitti & Unsworth, 2000). During these phases,

the children master various skills gradually. They do not develop all

skills at once. In some instances, they fail to master any skills at all. The

stages described by Piaget occur from birth to young adulthood. The

sensorimotor stage occurs from birth to 24 months old with the

objective of getting object permanence (Beilin & Pufall, 2013). The

preoperational stage occurs from 2 to 7 years old with the objective of

getting symbolic thought. The concrete operational stage occurs from 7

to 11 years old with the objective of getting operational thought. Finally,

the formal operational stage occurs from adolescence to adulthood with

the objective of understanding abstract concepts (Beilin & Pufall, 2013).

This theory supports the content choice by ensuring that parents are

familiar with the natural progress of the acquisition of skills. Many

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1. young

Please specify the ages you

are addressing. [Kathleen

Kelley]

2. Piaget occur from birth to

young adulthood. The

sensorimotor stage occurs

from birth to 24 months old

with the

objective of getting object

permanence (Beilin &

Pufall, 2013). The

preoperational stage

occurs from 2 to 7 years

The majority of this should not

be included - please just

include the specific age/stage

you will be addressing.

[Kathleen Kelley]

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parents that lack this concept tend to rush their children to develop

certain skills (Stagnitti & Unsworth, 2000). This can leave them

frustrated at their children's apparent lack of progress. In other cases,

some children may require extra help in developing their skills and this

theory provides techniques for doing so. For children with learning

disabilities, this theory allows their parents to recognize their problems

early on and enroll them in the appropriate learning institutions to cater

to their needs.

Part 1B: Workshop Flyer

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1. For children with learning

disabilities, this theory

allows their parents to

recognize their problems

early on and enroll them in

the appropriate learning

institutions to cater to their

needs.

Is this part of your focus? If so

please address it in the

objective, if not do not include

it. [Kathleen Kelley]

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1. Ages? This is to take place

at the Multigenerational

Center. Time? Here it just

shows parents - is it parents

and children? Include

activities you will do, so

parents are enticed and want

to attend. I don't think

"proper" is the right word

choice when you are talking

about acquiring skills -

especially when the

continuum is fluid. Does that

make sense? [Kathleen

Kelley]

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References

Beilin, H., & Pufall, P. B. (Eds.). (2013). Piaget's theory: Prospects and possibilities.

Psychology Press.

Magnuson, C. S., & Starr, M. F. (2000). How early is too early to begin life career planning? The

importance of the elementary school years. Journal of Career Development, 27(2), 89-

101.

Stagnitti, K., & Unsworth, C. (2000). The importance of pretend play in child development: An

occupational therapy perspective. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(3), 121-

127.

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