The complexity of human development presents the field with the challenging task of examining complex issues and effects across the lifespan, and this is why we find the field segregated into specific areas/theories such as thinking and reasoning, emotion, personality, social understanding, and language. Select one of the traditional biological views of Rousseau or Gesell and compare and contrast the more contemporary biological views presented by Dr. Shonkoff in the video  The Science of Early Childhood Development.

Students should consider a minimum of two key points for this paper.

 

Requirements of submission : Short paper assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA style citations. Page length requirements: 2–4 pages in length, not including title page, abstract, or references.

 

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Traditional Biological Theory Student’s selection of Rousseau or Gesell offers a thorough application in at least two or more key concepts at a professional and detailed level of examination

(32-35) Student’s selection of Rousseau or Gesell offers a thorough application in at least two key concepts

 

 

(28-31) Student’s application of Rousseau or Gesell is lacking in at least one area of the two key concepts required in this assignment

 

(25-27) Student’s application of Rousseau or Gesell provides only one key concept that lacks in clarity or, while two concepts are offered, each is lacking in sufficient detail

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35 Comparison and Contrast

  Provides clear comparison and contrast on two or more key concepts that accurately capture Shonkoff’s stance in comparison to Rousseau or Gesell and that demonstrate significant depth and detail on each concept

(32-35) Provides clear comparison and contrast on two key concepts that accurately capture Shonkoff’s stance in comparison to Rousseau or Gesell

 

 

 

(28-31) Provides comparison and contrast that fail to fully or accurately capture Shonkoff’s position on one of the two offered concepts of Shonkoff’s stance in comparison to Rousseau or Gesell

 

(25-27) Provides comparison and contrast that fail to fully or accurately capture Shonkoff’s position on the two offered concepts of Shonkoff’s stance in comparison to Rousseau or Gesell

 

(0-24)

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Research The citations utilized to support the student’s position on the key concepts for comparison and contrast are credible, current, and demonstrate depth and detail at an exceptional level for graduate work

(18-20) Effective utilization of citations to support the position of the student on the key concepts for comparison and contrast

 

 

 

(16-17) Citations utilized in support of the student’s position on key concepts for comparison and contrast may be vague or unrelated to at least one concept

 

(14-15) Citations utilized in support of the student’s position on key concepts for comparison and contrast appear vague or lack clear support for concepts OR no citation is offered for one or more concepts

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20 Writing

(Mechanics/ Citations) No errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

(9-10) Minor errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

(8) Some errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

(7) Major errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

(0-6)

10 Earned Total

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