Introduction
Introduction:
- Hook: Start with a captivating question or statement like "What makes children and teens tick?" or "How do we grow and change from childhood to adulthood?"
- Background: Briefly introduce the concept of child and adolescent development, highlighting its importance in understanding human behavior and growth.
Task
- The Challenge: Students will create a multimedia presentation that explores a specific aspect of child or adolescent development.
- End Product: Students will create a presentation that includes text, images, videos, and audio. It should be informative, engaging, and visually appealing.
- Possible Focus Areas:
- Physical Development: Puberty, growth spurts, motor skills
- Cognitive Development: Piaget's stages, problem-solving, language acquisition
- Social and Emotional Development: Identity formation, peer relationships, social skills
- Moral Development: Kohlberg's stages, empathy, ethical decision-making
Process
Process:
1. Research: Provide a list of reputable websites, articles, and videos that students can use to research their chosen topic.
- Websites: American Psychological Association (APA), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Child Development Institute
- Articles: Search for articles on specific developmental stages or theories.
- Videos: Khan Academy videos on child development, TED Talks on adolescence
2. Organization: Suggest ways for students to organize their research, such as creating notes, outlines, or mind maps.
3. Creation: Guide students through the process of creating their multimedia presentations. Encourage them to use a variety of media to make their presentations engaging.
Resources:
- Websites: Include a list of the websites mentioned above, along with other relevant resources.
- Articles: Provide links to articles on specific developmental stages or theories.
- Videos: Include a list of videos that students can use to learn about child and adolescent development.
Evaluation
Evaluation:
- Rubric: Create a rubric that outlines the criteria for assessing students' work, including:
- Accuracy of information
- Depth of research
- Clarity of presentation
- Creativity and engagement
- Use of multimedia elements
Conclusion
Conclusion:
- Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about child and adolescent development and how it has impacted their understanding of themselves and others.
- Connections: Ask students to connect their learning to real-world examples, such as parenting, education, or social issues.