Physical Domain
Cognitive Domain
Social/Emotional Domain
Theorists
Obesity
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In what ways are children in early childhood (2-6 years) developing physically?
Large motor skills, competence in self-care and personal hygiene.
100
What cognitive aspects are developing in early childhood (2-6 years)?
Dramatic play and fantasy with peers helps language development, ability to draw simple figures, frequent self-talk, some knowledge of colors, letters, and numbers, and recounting of familiar stories and events.
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In early childhood (2-6 years) how are children developing socially and emotionally?
They are developing an understanding of gender and ethnicity, emerging abilities to defer immediate gratification, sharing toys, taking turns, appreciating that other people have their own desires, beliefs, and knowledge, and they learn to demonstrate sympathy for others in distress.
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Which Theorists developed the Developmental Systems Theory and the Sociocultural Theory?
Urie Brofenbrenner and Lev Vygotsky
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In your opinion, how can a healthy lifestyle be encouraged in young children?
There's no right answer! Everyone gets points and CANDY!
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How can you encourage active and purposeful learning in environments for young children?
Play structures encourage children to climb, hide, and search for one another. Outside children can scoot on vehicles, ride bikes, and build in the sand.
200
In what ways can you, as a teacher or parent, encourage successful cognitive development in early childhood (2-6 years)?
Read to children regularly to promote vocabulary and language skills, give them frequent opportunities to play and interact with peers and make choices, and providing a variety of activities such as puzzles, coloring, and building with blocks.
200
What emotions are children beginning to feel in early childhood (2-6 years)?
Self- conscious emotions such as pride, embarrassment, and guilt.
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How does the Sociocultural Theory relate to early childhood (2-6 years) obesity and practicing a healthy lifestyle?
If children are provided with a good example, the correct tools for living a healthy lifestyle, and the guidance and practice of do so, they are more likely maintain that lifestyle through their developmental stages.
200
What percentage of America is obese?
33%
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What aspects of the physical domain in early childhood (2-6 years) can be targeted to foster a healthy lifestyle?
Since children are developing their gross motor skills, such as running, skipping, jumping, throwing, and kicking, they should be encouraged to participate in physical activities that include these movements.
300
How can a healthy lifestyle promote cognitive development in young children?
Adequate exercise and healthy eating habits will foster the ideal internal environment for the child to learn and retain information more effectively.
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Children during early childhood see themselves largely in terms of physical characteristics, how might this effect them socially and emotionally regarding childhood obesity?
Discussion and example
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How does Developmental Systems Theory relate to childhood obesity and living a healthy lifestyle?
Since Developmental Systems theory focuses on the multiple factors including systems inside and outside children that combine to influence children's development, it is important that the children's influences in all environments are encouraging healthy eating and an active lifestyle.
300
What percentage of American children are obese?
17% This statistic is tripled from our previous generation
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