Week 3 Assignment: Community Center Proposal Outline

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Using the PSY 104 Community Center Proposal Template, you are to identify all of the activities and objects for each of your five rooms. Remember that you have already completed three activities in week two, and your discussion this week will add an additional activity and a toy. Be sure to incorporate those elements into your outline! You do not have to flesh out the details; the outline will just provide the blueprint for where you are heading. Remember that each room must contain two activities and one toy or object.

Each room must address physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. In addition, each room must address at least one theme. The outline can be formatted in bulleted points like this:

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Identify the activity (all you need here is the title of the activity). Identify the theory and/or research you will use to support the use of this class or activity (e.g., Piaget’s formal operations, Erikson’s psychosocial development, etc). You only need to identify it in the outline—not explain it yet. Identify which developmental domain(s) this activity supports (physical, cognitive, and psychosocial).

Identify the activity (all you need here is the title of the activity). Identify the theory and/or research you will use to support the use of this class or activity (e.g., Piaget’s formal operations, Erikson’s psychosocial development, etc). You only need to identify it in the outline—not explain it yet. Identify which developmental domain(s) this activity supports (physical, cognitive, and psychosocial).

Identify the item. Identify the theory and/or research you will use to support the purchase of this item.

Identify which theme(s) this room addresses: health and well-being, families and parenting, education, culture, and gender.

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Designing a community child development center requires careful planning to foster growth across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Each room should be strategically organized to support these areas while aligning activities and resources with relevant developmental theories and themes. This proposal outline details the planned activities, supporting theories, developmental domains, and thematic focus for five key rooms within the center.

Room 1: Playroom for Young Children

  • Activity 1: Sensory Play Stations
  • Theory/Research: Piaget’s Sensorimotor Stage emphasizes the importance of sensory experiences in early development (Piaget, 1952).
  • Developmental Domains: Supports physical (sensory exploration), cognitive (problem-solving), and psychosocial (curiosity, independence).
  • Activity 2: Block Building Activities
  • Theory/Research: Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory highlights the significance of social interaction and play in cognitive development (Vygotsky, 1978).
  • Developmental Domains: Cognitive (spatial reasoning), psychosocial (collaboration), physical (fine motor skills).
  • Object: Soft, Multi-textured Sensory Mats
  • Theory/Research: Neuroscientific research supports multisensory experiences to promote neural pathways in early childhood (Shonkoff & Phillips, 2000).
  • Themes: Health and well-being, culture.

Room 2: Art and Creative Expression Room

  • Activity 1: Guided Drawing and Painting
  • Theory/Research: Erikson’s psychosocial development theory emphasizes identity and self-expression through creative activities (Erikson, 1950).
  • Developmental Domains: Psychosocial (self-esteem), cognitive (creativity), physical (hand-eye coordination).
  • Activity 2: Collage Making with Recycled Materials
  • Theory/Research: Multiple intelligences theory supports diverse modes of expression and learning (Gardner, 1983).
  • Developmental Domains: Cognitive, psychosocial, physical.
  • Object: Various Art Supplies (non-toxic paints, brushes, recycled paper)
  • Theory/Research: Research on sensory-motor development advocates for tactile art tools to enhance fine motor skills (Lillard et al., 2013).
  • Themes: Education, culture.

Room 3: Reading and Language Development Area

  • Activity 1: Storytelling and Puppet Shows
  • Theory/Research: Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development suggests social interaction elevates language acquisition (Vygotsky, 1978).
  • Developmental Domains: Cognitive, psychosocial, language skills.
  • Activity 2: Alphabet and Word Matching Games
  • Theory/Research: Piaget’s cognitive development emphasizes concrete operational skills like classification (Piaget, 1952).
  • Developmental Domains: Cognitive, language.
  • Object: Durable, Illustrated Books and Puppets
  • Theory/Research: Read-aloud research demonstrates increased language and literacy skills (Arnold et al., 2019).
  • Themes: Education, families and parenting.

Room 4: Physical Activity and Motor Skills Room

  • Activity 1: Obstacle Course
  • Theory/Research: Gesell’s Maturation Theory underscores the importance of physical readiness in motor development (Gesell, 1940).
  • Developmental Domains: Physical, psychosocial.
  • Activity 2: Dance and Movement Sessions
  • Theory/Research: Dynamic Systems Theory highlights motor coordination through active movement (Thelen & Smith, 1994).
  • Developmental Domains: Physical, psychosocial.
  • Object: Safe Climbing Structures and Soft Mats
  • Theory/Research: Play therapy and safe risk-taking are supported by developmental safety research (Pellegrini & Smith, 1998).
  • Themes: Health and well-being, gender.

Room 5: Multicultural and Identity Exploration Space

  • Activity 1: Cultural Dress-up and Role-Playing
  • Theory/Research: Erikson’s identity development theory emphasizes exploration and role formation (Erikson, 1950).
  • Developmental Domains: Psychosocial, cognitive.
  • Activity 2: World Music and Dance Classes
  • Theory/Research: Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory supports cultural awareness through experiential learning (Bronfenbrenner, 1979).
  • Developmental Domains: Cognitive, psychosocial.
  • Object: Diverse Cultural Costumes and Musical Instruments
  • Theory/Research: Cultural competence research demonstrates exposure to diverse cultural artifacts promotes inclusivity (Banks, 2008).
  • Themes: Culture, gender, education.

References

  • Arnold, D. H., Lonigan, C. J., Whitehurst, G. J., & Epstein, J. N. (2019). Developing early literacy: Conceptual foundations and research review. In B. T. Smith (Ed.), Early childhood literacy development (pp. 45-77). New York, NY: Springer.
  • Banks, J. A. (2008). Multicultural education: Foundations and principles. Educational Researcher, 37(3), 138-147.
  • Erikson, E. H. (1950). Childhood and society. W. W. Norton & Company.
  • Gesell, A. (1940). The course of human growth. The Journal of Genetic Psychology, 56(2), 213-227.
  • Lillard, A. S., Lerner, M. D., Hopkins, E., Dore, R. A., Smith, E. D., & Palmert, A. (2013). The impact of pretend play on preschool children's developing theories of mind. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 28(3), 657-668.
  • Piaget, J. (1952). The origins of intelligence in children. International Universities Press.
  • Pellegrini, A. D., & Smith, P. K. (1998). The development of play during childhood: Forms and functions. Child Psychology & Psychiatry Review, 3(2), 51-57.
  • Shonkoff, J. P., & Phillips, D. A. (2000). From neurons to neighborhoods: The science of early childhood development. National Academy Press.
  • Thelen, E., & Smith, L. B. (1994). A dynamic systems approach to the development of cognition and action. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.

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