Conclusion to the Course – Lifespan in Review: Considering Current Events
Think about the various topics in physical, cognitive, and social development you have learned about this term. In what ways do you think the current COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting the development of children around the world? What are some potential benefits to children’s development that may result from the ways we have been adapting to pandemic life?
Read the following article on how adults can help support the natural resiliency of children and describe the “The R’s” researchers recommend adults practice in these efforts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-to-help-kids-build-resilience-amid-covid-19-chaos (Links to an external site.)
Write a short answer response of about 1-2 paragraphs (minimum 150 words) about it.
2. After your 150 word post, end your post with an open-ended question (i.e., a “how, what, when, why” question that requires more than a one word answer) to encourage discussion on the topic covered that week. For instance, you could pose a question asking for examples (i.e., “I’m pursuing a career in law enforcement, I”m wondering how memory research is helpful to the criminal justice field. Please give examples.”), help understanding a topic (i.e., “How do you explain the difference between absolute threshold and difference threshold?”), or ways to relate to or apply the topic (i.e., “In what ways has this topic personally affected you and your behavior?” or “I had always thought about this topic much differently, has anyone else found their thoughts on this topic have changed? How so?”).
3. Read through your classmate’s postings. Select two (2) posted questions that you found interesting, significant, curious, shocking, worrisome, or if it just
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