Task
The student will have to work in groups of three people. One of the students will play the role of a social worker that will investigate the social factors that affect childhood development. The second student will play the role of a physician that will examine the biological factors that affect children's development. Finally, the third student, will role play as a psychologist who will investigate the mental factors that may influence children's development.
You will use the internet to investigate the social biological and psychological factors that may undermine proper child development.
You will present the key findings plus the pictures that you obtained in a 6-page booklet in class during the next lesson.
Finally, you will write a one-page reflection of the things that you have learned from the task.
Process
- The group should decide who will be the social worker, the physician, and the psychologists.
- The teacher will provide you with the topic: social, biological and psychological factors that affect childhood development.
- You are required to use the following links to obtain the necessary information:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/humanspark/uncategorized/the-developing-child-lesson-activities/474/
http://www.familyconsumersciences.com/category/child-development/child-development-lessons/
http://justfacs.com/lesson-ideas/child-development/
4. The student will prepare the booklet and the personal reflection paper.
Conclusion
By the end of the learning activity you should be familiar with the social, biological, and psychological factors that affect childhood development.
What can you do to promote healthy childhood development?
