Units 7 and 8 have been devoted to understanding social/emotional development in infancy/toddlerhood, childhood, and adolescence. For this Assignment, please use the Unit 8 Assignment Template to write a 2-page descriptive essay tracing the development of self-understanding throughout the stages by focusing on the development of self-awareness and self-control in infancy/toddlerhood and the development of the self-concept and self-esteem in early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. Provide at least one detailed example of development of these self-understanding concepts for each stage and be sure to cite the textbook information/research findings to support your ideas.
For each of the four stages, consider the role that parents play in their child’s development of self. How can parents promote self-awareness and self-control in infancy/toddlerhood and how can parents promote self-concept and self-esteem in early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence?
Your assignment should be a 2-page descriptive essay, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:
- Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.
- Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs.
- Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate, and reflect knowledge of skills and practice in the human service profession.
- Reference page: Sources listed in APA format.
- Cite and reference a minimum of one scholarly or academic source to support your responses and conclusions.
- Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned.
- Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
- Use APA formatting and citation style.
This assignment assesses the following Course Outcome:
PS220-4: Discuss social-emotional development in all stages of child development.
Laake, L. M., & Bridgett, D. J. (2018). Early Language Development in Context: Interactions Between Infant Temperament and Parenting Characteristics. Early Education & Development, 29(5), 730–746. https://doi-org.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/10.1080/10409289.2018.1436366
Berk, L. E. (2022). Infants, Children, and Adolescents (9th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://purdueuniversityglobal.vitalsource.com/books/9781071895085