Assignment Instructions: Imagine that you were asked to write a review of a children’s television show (TBD) for a magazine for parents. Consider what you have learned in this course when writing your review. The review must be 3 to 4 pages (12 pt font, double-spaced). In addition to summarizing […]
Early Childhood (Ch. 4)
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Choose a toy and describe the following: (a) What is the toy and how does it work? Provide a picture and/or link. (b) What age is the toy targeting? (c) Do you think this toy is appropriate based on the description of the corresponding developmental stage according to Piaget? Why […]
I show this video in-class after the slide on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to provide more information about the impact of ACEs.
I use this video to introduce the topic of gender roles. After watching this short video in class, we discuss when gender roles/stereotypes start and the consequences of gender roles as a class.
I show this video in class to show a four-year-old attempting Piaget’s conservation tasks when discussing conservation, centration, etc.
Kathy R. Doody, Ph.D. have developed a module providing an overview on autism spectrum disorder using examples and activities/assignments inspired by Sesame Street. https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/themed-coursework/2/ Doody, Kathy R. Ph.D, “Sesame Street Seminar – Autism Spectrum Disorders” (2022). Sample module-themed coursework with Sesame Street examples. 2.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/themed-coursework/2
Emily F. Coyle, Ph.D. and Erica Weisgram, Ph.D. have developed a module on gender identity and stereotyping with examples and activities/assignments inspired by Sesame Street. https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/themed-coursework/19/ Coyle, Emily F. Ph.D. and Weisgram, Erica Ph.D., “Gender Development” (2023). Sample module-themed coursework with Sesame Street examples. 19.
Sue Frantz, Ph.D., created an in-class group activity to help students understand gender. The gender unicorn graphic used in this activity is created by the Trans Student Educational Resources group. https://community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/psychology-blog/helping-students-understand-the-dimensions-of-gender-sex-and/ba-p/5973?fbclid=IwY2xjawEtvtJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQabW_fLJZgHfbW2m0ob6SYNbR9Rd9IG_5Uqw5P49yflPHgK2_g9fhAyyw_aem_Kix0hXmBI9g-GtOUf4e_Ww
