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Cognitive And Intellectual Development

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Two major cognitive development theories that educators refer to are Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, especially the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), and Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development. Understanding these theories will help teachers to identify atypical or delayed cognitive development, as well as design research-based strategies to support and encourage normal development.
For this assignment, complete the “EDU-354 Cognitive and Intellectual Development Activities” chart with the following:

Part 1-Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory

Overview of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory including definitions (in your own words) of each of the three cognitive skill levels: level of potential development, zone of proximal development (ZPD), and actual developmental level.
Select a developmental stage to focus on (infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, or adolescence) and select a milestone, early learning standard, or academic standard that falls within that stage.
Based on the milestone, early learning standard, or academic standard, describe the expected skills for a student who is working below grade level, at grade level, or above grade level and provide one instructional activity a teacher could implement within the ZPD of students at each level.
Part 2-Piaget’s Four Stages of Cognitive Development Theory

In your own words, provide a description of each of the four stages of Piaget’s cognitive development theory that includes the typical age of children within each stage and major characteristics and developmental changes of each stage.
Describe an activity or strategy that would support the learning in each stage.
Identify strategies that could be used in each stage to support the needs of students who present atypical/delayed cognitive/intellectual development.
Support your findings with 2-3 scholarly resources.

 

Links to help with assignment

Piaget’s stages of cognitive development (video) | Khan Academy

Vygotsky sociocultural development (video) | Khan Academy

Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory – Simply Psychology

 

Adolescent brain and social development

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Monica is a single mom who has a 16-year-old son named Jordan. Monica and Jordan were close at one point. As of late, Monica has been noticing that Jordan spends a lot of time focusing on what his friends think about him. Without his mother’s permission, Jordan recently crawled out of his bedroom window and went to a party when he was supposed to be studying for an exam. Upon his return home, Jordan reeked of alcohol and marijuana and was caught by his mother. Shocked and appalled by her son’s recent behavior, she grounded him for two weeks.

What advice would you give Monica about her son’s recent behavior?

Using what you learned about the adolescent brain and social development, you will answer questions related to this case study assignment below. Your goals are to help Monica understand why her son makes the choices he does and recommend some strategies that may help solve the problem.

Structural-functional, social conflict and symbolic interaction perspectives

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Part A. Describe the social problem or issue you have selected and explain the reasons behind your selection (i.e., Why does that issue interest you or is important to you?). Cite sources or provide web-links to your story. (Length: At least 300 words）

Discuss or analyze the social problem or issue separately from the structural-functional, social conflict and symbolic interaction perspectives. Please pay attention to the following and consider them as the key rubrics or criteria that your response will be graded on.

Discuss the issue you have selected from the three perspectives (i.e., structural-functional, social conflict and symbolic interaction) independently/separately.
State the assumptions of the theory you intend to apply or discuss them explicitly (i.e., Conflicts are considered to be normative in society and social relationships according to the social conflict theory.)
Apply the assumptions to interpret or analyze your social issue.

The story behind the development of credentialing in the mental health professions

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What is the story behind the development of credentialing in the mental health professions, and how has it evolved to meet the changing needs of society and the counseling profession? What challenges and opportunities have emerged due to this evolution, and what can we learn from this history as we strive to advance the counseling field in the coming years?

History and development of estates in land ownership and occupancy.

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Prepare a detailed report on the history and development of estates in land ownership and occupancy.
Include definitions of the two estates in land ownership and how the recording of transactions, sales and
occupancy rights are established and recorded up to the present day. Relate your descriptions to the fundamental
laws of Contract and to Landlord and Tenant Law. Both will feature largely in this task and you will be required
to address the issues of estate clearly, concisely stating all sources of information and advice.

Development of an Action Plan

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The purpose of the action plan is to explain in detail how the strategy chosen in Part 6 will be implemented. In this opening paragraph, please explain the purpose of an action plan, supporting with literature. In addition, mention the strategy you selected from Part 6. Other sources and personal communications (refer to section 8.9 in the 7th edition of the APA Manual) may also be included in this Part to support your Action Plan. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

Action Steps

Identify 4-6 action steps/goals to support your action plan during your future implementation phase. Mandatory narrative with illustration as an option (e.g., seriation, APA table, figure) supported with literature. You will explain the different steps/goals that you will need to follow in order to implement the strategy. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

The first action step is xxxx xxxx. Explain, in detail, what this step consists of and support with literature.

The second action step is xxxx xxxx. Explain, in detail, what this step consists of and support with literature.

The third action step is xxxx xxxx. Explain, in detail, what this step consists of and support with literature.

The fourth action step is xxxx xxxx. Explain, in detail, what this step consists of and support with literature.

The fifth action step is xxxx xxxx. Explain, in detail, what this step consists of and support with literature.

Timeline

Mandatory narrative with illustration as an option (e.g., seriation, APA table, figure, Gantt chart) supported with literature. You need a clear plan for what you want to achieve in this potential implementation. Create a timeline for each action step. The timeline should take place with your organization´s fiscal year (e.g., July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023). All paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mandatory narrative supported with literature. Select the right people to accomplish the right things in the right way. In this section, you will explain the role and responsibilities of each person’s position and what they will accomplish in this action plan. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

Resources

Mandatory narrative supported with literature. Write about the resources and support that you will need to make the changes that your organization will need during your potential implementation. You need to include both, what is needed and what is available. Be specific. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

Organizational Support

Mandatory narrative supported with literature. Describe your collaborators or stakeholders of the organization that can potentially support the implementation. Be specific. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

Barriers or Resistance

Mandatory narrative supported with literature. Identify potential barriers or resistance that you may encounter in the process of implementation. Write a plan to overcome them. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

Evaluation

Mandatory narrative supported with literature. Explain how you would evaluate your progress while in route to your goals. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

Reflection on the Overall Experience

Mandatory narrative supported with literature. Provide a reflection on the Action Planning process. Please note that ALL narratives must be supported with scholarly resources 2015 to present. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences to support this section.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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Professional Development Framework by looking at the Knowledge & Scholarly Thinking domain. This domain is a set of intellectual competencies that put the scholar-practitioner on the pathway to move from a consumer of learning for academic purposes to a critical, scholarly, strategic thinker who puts knowledge and theory into professional practice. Consider that scholarly thinking involves conceptualization, judgment, synthetic reasoning, creativity, innovativeness, a visionary mindset, problem solving, critical thinking, and the ability to accept and respond to professional critique. As you begin your DBA journey, reflect on your existing strengths, as well as areas of potential growth, to build the competencies needed to be a successful DBA scholar-practitioner. Company leaders expect DBA degree holders to be able to make time-sensitive, critical decisions using creative and critical thinking. You will need to be aware of your personal and professional strengths and weaknesses, using your strengths to improve the areas of weakness, and possess the ability to learn new business concepts and accomplish significant goals to meet the demands of employers of DBA graduates.

After an initial personal and professional assessment of existing competencies, select from the subdomains below to build your Professional Development Framework. You may also create your own subdomains, if you wish. The subdomains reflect competencies you will need to identify, research, and solve business problems.

Some subdomains of the Knowledge & Scholarly Thinking domain are:

Critical thinking.
Ontological humility.
Assumption-related decision making.
Cognition and reflection.
Creativity and innovation.
Personal branding.
You may wish to review the references at the end of the DBA Professional Development Framework Guide [PDF] to deepen your understanding and allow for a more evolved framework as you reflect on:

Scholarship & practice.
Intellectual competencies.
Specialized content knowledge & skills (business acumen).
Learning advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills.
Conducting research and scholarship.
Collaborating within and across disciplines.
Knowledge and intellectual abilities.
The knowledge, intellectual abilities, and techniques to do research.
Cognitive skills.
Includes the skills necessary for the identification, planning, and solution of problems effectively and meaningfully.
Theory.
Researching professionals should possess foundational knowledge of theories in their discipline, and deep knowledge of theories that inform their areas of specialization within their discipline.
For this assignment, answer the following questions using your Professional Development Journal [DOCX] template. (Submit the entire template. Use subheadings within the template to organize your work.)

Reflection Questions
Address the following:

How might you identify your potential for growth in this domain using what you have learned so far in this course and in your own professional life? Which of the pieces of this course caused you the most difficulty? Which seemed the easiest? Reflect on what skills this leads you to feel are your stronger skills and which need more practice. Describe.
Which 2–3 subdomains would you like to develop further? This can include subdomains not listed in the DBA Professional Development Framework Guide [PDF].
What are a few specific goals for these subdomains?
What is your plan for achieving these goals?
What strategies will you use to stay motivated to achieve your goals?
Who in your current network can help you achieve your goals?
Who in your current network might create barriers to achieving your goals?
How will you leverage the helpers and avoid or mitigate the barrier-creators?
How does your chosen specialization in this program align with your personal sense of accomplishments to date or in your future plans?
Think about employers’ expectations of DBA graduates. How does that set of expectations match with the ones you had when choosing the program? How does it differ? Does this gap between your expectations and employers’ expectations excite or worry you? Why or why not?

Developing affordable housing units, programs, policies, or financing mechanisms

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Developing affordable housing units, programs, policies, or financing mechanisms by integrating California and Federal residential development process, gap
and leveraged financing, affordable housing pro forma, density bonus law, inclusionary housing policies and implementation, and affordable housing
monitoring.