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Daniel Kevins

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Weekk1 CNT

Learning Resources

Required Resources

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  • Course Text: Berns, R. M. (2013). Child, family, school, community: Socialization and support (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.
    • Chapter 1, “Ecology of the Child” (pp. 3–31)
    • Chapter 2, “Ecology of Socialization” (pp. 33–69)

Resources for Action Plan 1

Optional Resources

With these Learning Resources in mind, please proceed to the Content Review.

Content Review

Directions:

  • Respond to each item. Each response should be concise and between 2–3 paragraphs in length.
  • Use MS Word to write your responses, and submit your answers to all three questions in one Word document.
  • Copy and paste each question within the document, so that your Instructor can see which question you are responding to.
  1. Chapter 1 in the course text explains the concept of an ecological model of human development. Review the information on pages 17–27, including Figure 1.4 on page 18. Then define in your own words the structures of this ecological model, microsystems, mesosystems, exosystems, macrosystems, and chronosystem, and explain how each influences the socialization of a young child. Conclude by choosing two of these structures and explain how each influenced your own socialization, using examples from your own childhood.
  2. Chapter 2 explains that children learn the ways of the society in which they live via traditions, rituals and routines, and symbols. Explain the differences between each of these and one way each contributes to children’s knowledge of their own cultural group.
  3. “Messages” from important people in their lives influence the outcomes of children’s socialization experiences. For example, parents who allow their male child to play only with “boy” toys communicate a message that may influence their child’s attitude about gender roles. Review the outcomes of socialization highlighted on pages 67–68 in your text. Choose three outcomes that are of most interest to you. Then, using examples, describe how early education, such as a preschool program, might influence each outcome.

Week 2 CNT

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Resources for Action Plan 2

Optional Resources

Content Review

Directions:

  • Respond to each item. Each response should be concise and between 2–3 paragraphs in length.
  • Use MS Word to write your responses, and submit your answers to all three questions in one Word document.
  • Copy and paste each question within the document, so that your Instructor can see which question you are responding to.
  1. Define what a family is, and what families do. Review pages 79–95 in the course text; then describe two ways that family functioning has changed throughout history. Explain how these changes may be impacting the lives of young children and may impact your work as a professional.
  2. Your course text asks the question: “What impact do collectivistic and individualistic parenting orientations have on children?” Review the information on pages 120–123 and Table 4.1 on page 125, which summarizes the two types of orientation. What are the differences between these two orientations? How might making generalizations about a family’s orientation lead to misconceptions or other problems?
  3. Parenting practices influence children’s behavior at home and in school. Review Baumrind’s four parenting styles on pages 137-139 of your text. Identify and explain the parenting style that seems to result in the most productive child behaviors. How could Baumrind’s findings with regard to the outcome of parenting styles guide the ways in which you may work with families in the future?
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