Explain the historical relevance of the electronic media you selected in relation to human behavior and development

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Look at any timeline showing the history of electronic media and consider which forms of media have been around longer than others. While some form of electronic media, and even digital media, has been in existence for longer than many people think, the speed at which electronic media have developed in the past 20 or 25 years has been remarkable. Can human development keep up with digital media development?

This Assignment consists of a 3- to 4-page paper composed of Parts 1 and 2. For this week, you will complete Part 1. For this Part 1, you will research and find a scholarly article that examines an electronic medium of your choosing. You will then develop a visual timeline of its development. As you analyze this electronic medium, you will further examine its impact on human behavior and development.

To Prepare for this Assignment:

  • Select one of the following forms of electronic media:
    • Telephone
    • Radio
    • Television
    • Internet
    • Social media
  • Search the Internet and the Walden library for an article related to the development of the electronic media you selected
  • Review the Timeline Template found in this week’s Learning Resources
  • Consider how the availability of this medium affected human behavior and development

For this Part 1 of your Assignment:

Use the Timeline template from this week’s Learning Resources to develop a timeline of the electronic media you selected by recording 5–10 key milestones of the electronic media’s development. Use the timeline to write a 1- to 2-page paper in which you:

  • Explain the historical relevance of the electronic media you selected in relation to human behavior and development
  • Analyze and explain how electronic media’s development and evolution have impacted you personally
  • Analyze and explain how electronic media’s development and evolution might impact you as a developmental psychology professional

create a 500-750 word brochure explaining to future teachers: The connections between psychology and learning.

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Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Surprisingly, many people do not understand why studying psychology is important to an early childhood educator. By studying psychology, early childhood educators have a better understanding of how children develop and learn.

For this assignment, take on the role of an early childhood teacher. Your principal/director just asked you to create a 500-750 word brochure explaining to future teachers:

  • The connections between psychology and learning.
  • The role psychology plays in understanding children’s development (age birth to 8 years old).
  • Why teachers need to understand psychological theories and research.

Support your brochure with 3-5 scholarly references.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Discuss at least one strategy per theory type to implement the theory in your classroom environment in order to create a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environment for young children.

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There are multiple influences on early development and learning. Knowing the theories is not enough for teachers; they need to have a deep understanding of how to apply them to the classroom and in the home.

Imagine you are an early childhood educator, and your director has asked you to give a 12-15 slide digital presentation to your students’ families on child development theories. After giving this presentation, families should have a better understanding of their child’s development and ways to support their learning throughout early childhood.

Be sure your presentation addresses the following:

  • The importance of understanding cognitive, behavioral, and social development theories for the early childhood classroom and their connections to learning. Include at least one theorist to support each theory.
  • Discuss at least one strategy per theory type to implement the theory in your classroom environment in order to create a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environment for young children. Explain how this directly connects to motivation.
  • Provide at least one strategy per theory type for families to consider and implement in the home that reflects the theory.
  • Include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.

Support your presentation with 3-5 scholarly references.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Describe the types of ethical considerations researchers should consider before conducting research on the hotly debated topics of prejudice and stereotyping.

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Prejudice and stereotyping seem to be part of the human condition, and it is essential to examine how attitudes develop in order to change our behavior as individuals and as a society.

Search for research articles on theories and concepts related to prejudice, stereotypes, and groups. For your assessment, apply at least one theory or concept to each of the following:

  • Examine how attitudes and behaviors of a group can contribute to prejudice and stereotyping.
  • Analyze how the portrayal of ethnic, cultural, or social groups by the media can influence social perception of those groups and perpetuate stereotypes. Provide specific examples of how a group has been portrayed in the media.
  • Explain how membership in a group can influence social judgment.
  • Analyze how subtle stereotyping in everyday language and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change. Provide specific examples.
  • Describe the types of ethical considerations researchers should consider before conducting research on the hotly debated topics of prejudice and stereotyping.
  • What are the implications and likely consequences for society if prejudice and stereotyping are not reduced?

Additional Requirements

  • Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.
  • Resources: Minimum of 3–4 scholarly or professional resources.
  • Length: 4–5 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.