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2. SOC 312 Entire Course (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 1 DQ 1 Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model • SOC 312 Week 1 DQ 2 Agents of Socialization • SOC 312 Week 2 DQ 1 The Theory of Mind • SOC 312 Week 2 DQ 2 Self-Regulation • SOC 312 Week 3 DQ 1 Motivators • SOC 312 Week 3 DQ 2 Control • SOC 312 Week 3 Assignment Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategies • SOC 312 Week 4 DQ 1 Cultural and Linguistic Differences

3. SOC 312 Week 1 DQ 1 Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 1 DQ 1Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model • Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model • Your text uses Bronfenbrenner's ecological model to explain how children's development is affected by different groups within their world. Using this theory, we can understand how children are socialized both intentionally and unintentionally. You must understand how this theory applies to your own upbringing as well as a young child's upbringing in order to truly comprehend the concept. Use your understanding of this theory to respond to the questions below.

4. SOC 312 Week 1 DQ 2 Agents of Socialization (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 1 DQ 2Agents of Socialization • Agents of Socialization • Agents of socialization include parents, siblings, extended family, community, culture, economic environment, religion, child care, school, teachers, peers, formal organizations, sports, mass media, and technology. In an ideal world, these agents would complement one another in order to best influence a child's development. Choose three of the above agents and discuss how these agents can

5. SOC 312 Week 2 DQ 1 The Theory of Mind (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 2 DQ 1The Theory of Mind • The Theory of Mind • Watch the following short film, Theory of Mind.mov, demonstrating the theory of mind using a juice box experiment. • At around four years of age, a fundamental change occurs in children’s understanding of others’ behaviors or what is also called theory of mind. Using your knowledge from our readings, watch

6. SOC 312 Week 2 DQ 2 Self-Regulation (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 2 DQ 2Self-Regulation • Self-Regulation • Regardless of a child’s unique qualities, one thing remains the same; to improve learning and behavior, children must develop strong self-regulation skills. Read the following article from the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC, “Developing Young Children’s Self-Regulation through Everyday Experiences.”

7. SOC 312 Week 3 Assignment Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategies (Ash) • Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategies • Read the article 10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies, presented by the NAEYC. • Choose at least three (but no more than five) of these strategies and explain why they will work with a child in Piaget's Preoperational Stage. Give examples of how you can foster each of your chosen strategies in the classroom/home and explain how and why these will increase the child's cognitive advances.

8. SOC 312 Week 3 DQ 1 Motivators (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 3 DQ 1Motivators • Motivators • You are a preschool teacher. Describe a situation in which you would use an extrinsic reward to motivate a preschooler. Discuss how these motivators could result in learned helplessness. Now give examples and explain how you can lead the same child to achieve intrinsic motivation by becoming his or her own locus of control. Keep in mind that your end goal is for the child to be intrinsically motivated so he or she has ownership of the behavior.

9. SOC 312 Week 3 DQ 2 Control (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 3 DQ 2Control • Control • The role of the Microsystems in shaping children’s effortful control is important and parents play a critical role. What would you recommend to a parent who asks you what he or she can do to promote his or her preschool child’s self-regulation skills? Now turning to the ecosystem, identify examples of influences on the child's effortful control you can share with the parent.

10. SOC 312 Week 4 Assignment Bullying…Change (Ash) • Bullying...Change • Read the following essay, written by Antonio, a fourth-grade student. • The Bully in the Mirror • Antonio, 4th Grade • Mirror Mirror on the wall why must I be the • Bully that has to fall. I beat on kids around the school

11. SOC 312 Week 4 DQ 1 Cultural and Linguistic Differences (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 4 DQ 1Cultural and Linguistic Differences • Cultural and Linguistic Differences • Listen to the Cultural and Linguistic Differences podcast from The IRIS Center, or view the transcript. Consider what Donna Ford has to say about prejudice and stereotyping. • Discuss how educators can positively influence a school-age child to not hold biases or prejudices against others. Give an example of how you can create a community of learners who support one

12. SOC 312 Week 4 DQ 2 Bullying (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 4 DQ 2Bullying • Bullying • Bullying is a prevalent issue during middle childhood. Watch The Power of One – School Video Sample. Choose one of the situations presented: Diego, Timmy, or Kendra. Briefly describe the situation. Offer suggestions that can be put into place by the teacher, school, and the parents at least one for each. Use the following sources to support your response:

13. SOC 312 Week 5 DQ 1 Technology (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 5 DQ 1Technology • Technology • Your text shares many negative effects of technology and the media's influence on children. Regardless, technology is increasing rapidly and is only becoming a larger portion of our children's lives. First, choose an age level toddler, preschool, or elementary age. Then, list three positive

14. SOC 312 Week 5 DQ 2 Nonparental Care (Ash) • SOC 312 Week 5 DQ 2Nonparental Care • Nonparental Care • Choose one of the three nonparent care choices: nannies, center-based, or family-based care. Pretend you are trying to sell your chosen method of care to a prospective client who is a parent of a toddler. Share the advantages of your childcare setting so that the parent chooses your method to care for their child. Address the following in your post: socialization, cost, turnover, and any other points that you believe are necessary to sell your childcare option.

15. SOC 312 Week 5 Parent Handbook Powerpoint (Ash) • Parent Handbook • Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. You are the expert, and they have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. They ask you to be frank with them and give them specific examples to support your opinions. They are determined to raise this child to the best of their ability. Since they are new parents, they need advice on everything

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