MTE 511 University Of Phoenix Healthy Brain Development Discussion
Subject
Humanities
Course
MTE 511
School
University of Phoenix
Department
MTE
Question Description
Part 1
Create a one-page flowchart that demonstrates the steps you can take as an educator to promote healthy brain development during each of the following stages of physical development:
Infant/Baby (0-2 years)
Toddler/Preschool (2-5 years)
School age (6-12 years)
Adolescents/Teenagers (13-18 years)
Include environmental considerations that may influence brain development.
Discuss at least one strategy or activity for each stage to teach and encourage healthy living and nutrition.
Part 2
Assignment Content
Consider the timeline and progression of the major developmental theories and theorists regarding human development and family studies.
Write a maximum 350-word essay addressing the following questions:
How were the early human development theories similar?
What major trends do you see in the progression of human development theories?
How did the field of education change as more research and theories were established in the field of human development?
Why is it important for educators to become familiar with the relationship between human development theories and the field of education?