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Cognitive Development Throughout the Periods of Development

This assignment assesses the following Course Outcomes:

PS220-3: Describe changes in cognitive development.

PC-2.2: Formulate innovative solutions for identified initiatives.

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Units 5 and 6 have been devoted to understanding cognitive development. Understanding the cognitive changes that occur from infancy through adolescence can help parents and educators create a supportive and nurturing environment that aligns with their child’s needs. For this assignment, imagine that you have been asked to provide an overview to parents and educators of cognitive development changes that can occur during the four periods of development – infancy/toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. Various cognitive theories (Piaget’s theory, information processing perspective, and Vygotsky’s theory) will be considered and you will complete a PowerPoint presentation to present this overview. Piagetian concepts, information processing concepts, and language development should be used to highlight cognitive attainments at each period of development. The role of social interactions and culture in cognitive development, with some reference to Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, will also be considered and ways adults can promote cognitive development at each period of development should be discussed. Presenter notes should be used to supplement the information on the slides.

Please use the Unit 6 Assignment Template and use the following structure for your presentation:

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Provide your name, title of assignment that clearly indicates the topic of the presentation, course and section number, and date.

Slide 2: Introduction

• Let the audience know the purpose of the presentation.

Slide 3: Cognitive Development in Infancy/Toddlerhood

• Provide information on cognitive development in infancy/toddlerhood, referring to at least one Piagetian concept.
• Provide information on cognitive development in infancy/toddlerhood, referring to at least one Information Processing concept.
• Provide an example of language development in infancy/toddlerhood.

Slide 4: Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

• Provide information on cognitive development in early childhood, referring to at least one Piagetian concept.
• Provide information on cognitive development in early childhood, referring to at least one Information Processing concept.
• Provide an example of language development in early childhood.

Slide 5: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

• Provide information on cognitive development in middle childhood, referring to at least one Piagetian concept.
• Provide information on cognitive development in middle childhood, referring to at least one Information Processing concept.
• Provide an example of language development in middle childhood.

Slide 6: Cognitive Development in Adolescence

• Provide information on cognitive development in adolescence, referring to at least one Piagetian concept.
• Provide information on cognitive development in adolescence, referring to at least one Information Processing concept.
• Provide an example of language development in adolescence.

Slide 7: Role of Social Interactions and Culture in Cognitive Development

• Provide information on the role of social interactions and culture in cognitive development, referring to Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory.

Slide 8: Role of Adult Interactions in Promoting Cognitive Development

• Provide information on how adults can promote cognitive development in infancy/toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.

Slide 9: Conclusion

• Wrap up and summarize the presentation.

Slide 10: Reference Slide

• List all sources used in the presentation in current APA format on the reference slide.

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