Cognitive Development during Middle Childhood

Description
In this assignment you will review the concrete-operational and
formal-operational periods of cognitive development. You will review the
various theories of intelligence and analyze the influence of
hereditary and environmental factors on intelligence.
Objectives
Identify the distinguishing characteristics of cognitive development in middle childhood
Determine how heredity and environment can influence intelligence
In a 3-5 page paper describe the concrete-operational and
formal-operational periods. Provide an example from your life that
illustrates each stage. After reviewing Gardner and Sternberg’s theories
of intelligence describe what you think is missing from each theory,
ensure you use outside research to support your thoughts. Evaluate the
contributions of nature (heredity) and nurture (environment) to
intelligence. Which factors do you believe are most influential? Choose
at least 2 factors from each side of the debate. Does nature or nurture
have a greater contribution to intelligence? What research supports your
position? Should gifted, traditional, and special needs children be
educated in the same classroom? Why or why not? What are the pros and
cons of the integrated classroom?
To complete this assignment be sure to address each of the following elements:
Describe the concrete-operational period. Provide an example.
Describe the formal-operational period. Provide an example.
Review Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Describe what you would add to improve this theory.
Review Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory. Describe what you would add to improve this theory.
Evaluate the genetic/hereditary and environmental factors that influence intelligence.
Identify and describe 2 hereditary factors.
Identify and describe 2 environmental factors.
Determine your position on which set of factors (hereditary or environmental) has the most influence on intelligence.
Briefly describe research that supports your position.
Review the characteristics of the gifted, traditional, and special needs children.
Summarize the pros and cons of the integrated classroom.
Assignment Submission:
The use of outside resources is strongly recommended and all papers must be cited and written in APA format.
It is recommended that you conduct research through our Online Library (Link will open in this tab.) (Links to an external site.) or use a scholarly internet search. Wikipedia is not allowed.

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