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CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 1 Forum

Reflection on Nature v. Nurture

Instructions: In one paragraph please introduce yourself and share with us your career and course goals, where you live, where you are stationed, work, or live and how long you have been here with APUS. Then, in a second paragraph, analyze the concept 'nature vs. nurture' and explain which aspect - nature OR nurture you tend to agree with more and support your position with references.   It is not sufficient to simply provide your opinion.  Supporting your position is required for each forum.

 

CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 2 Forum

Back to the Future - Infancy as Preparation for Adulthood?

Instructions: Infancy is viewed by developmental specialists as a period of "preparation for the future." Select one aspect of human development, ie. cognitive, social, emotional, etc. and in one paragraph describe caregiver practices and environmental characteristics that you see as most essential for supporting preparation work in that area. Then, find out from a family member about your own development as an infant and share it with the class (in 1 or 2 paragraphs). If this information is not available, interview a parent with a young child or discuss your own child's development.

 

CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 3 Forum

Instructions: If you were an educator/guest lecturer for parents of young children, what do you think are the most important concepts for parents to understand about the role of early childhood experiences in development?  Give examples about experiences parents should provide to young children and provide support for your choices.

 

CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 4 Forum

What Will Billy Do?

Instructions: Billy (9 years old) cuts through the parking lot of a supermarket on the way home from school. In the bike rack by the wall he sees a beautiful racing bike that he really wants. It seems to be unlocked, and no one is around. Using Kohlberg's work as a guide, what do you think is going through Billy's mind? What action(s) do you think he will do next?  Remember to support your writing with research.

 

 

CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 5 Forum

Adolescence...Here We Grow Again

Instructions: Reflecting on the patterns of adolescent development described in the readings, how much did your adolescent peer group follow the developmental patterns you studied?  What aspect of adolescent development do you think is the most challenging for today's adolescents and why?  Be sure to support your writing with references/resources.  Simply giving an opinion is not sufficient.

 

CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 6 Forum

Rites of Passage

Instructions: Societal changes have led to a change in the nature of initiation rites associated with transition into adulthood. Are young adults better off today as a result of the changes?  What are some initiation rites that you experienced and did they help or hinder your transition into adulthood?  If you do not wish to share a personal experience, identify a rite of passage and discuss its impact on the transition into adulthood. 

 

CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 7 Forum

Changes in later life

Instructions:  Please respond to the following questions:  What do you think is the most challenging change/s in physical, cognitive, social or emotional development that occur in in late adulthood?  What approaches would you recommend to alleviate some of the impact of these changes?  If you believe that the changes are inevitable, why do you hold that belief?  Support your writing with information from our readings.

 

CHFD342 Human Life Span Development

Week 8 Forum

Stages of Dying

Instructions:  Please respond to the following:  Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposed five psychological stages of dying: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages do not occur in a specific order, and the stages often overlap. Dying people often have to rework the stages, and some dying persons may never reach the fifth stage of acceptance.  Do you think this model applies to other significant losses in life (e.g., loss of a job or divorce)?  Why or why not?  Support your writing with information from our readings and resources.