Introduction

This assignment gives students the opportunity to compare and contrast theories focusing on how children construct knowledge. Students will also practice giving I-Messages.

The Assignment

This is a two part assignment- you will use the provided link to complete both parts of the assignment.

*For the first part, you will click on the link, then you will use your text to complete the graphic organizer that compares and contrasts the theorists that emphasize how children construct knowledge. You will find the information needed to complete the graphic organizer on pages 32-43 of the text. 

*The second part of the assignment will give you the opportunity to practice giving an I-Message.  Practice sending an I-message by completing only one of the situations from figure 2.7 of the text on page 49. Make sure to use the format provided in the text and include which scenario you chose. You need to read pages 48-49 to get a good understanding of this communication strategy. 

Give data

State tangible effects

Say how you feel

Focus on change