I need you to put together 8-10 minutes worth of presentation info together that outlines all the requirements below. We can not use any quotes, but the number of sources/references did not allow me to mark zero(see instructions below). Please let me know if you have any questions.
Assignment:
Expert Application Presentation –
Research conducted by developmental psychologists is relevant to education, parenting, and policy issues.
The purpose of this presentation is to apply your knowledge about child development to one of these
types of issues. This project will provide you the opportunity to learn about a particular issue in the
developmental literature and what research is available to support each side of the issue. Based on the
scientific findings reviewed, you will propose a solution to the issue. Below list the three issues and
readings from which you can choose for the expert application presentation. You should choose only one
issue and the accompanying four readings for your presentation.
Learning Objectives:
1.)The purpose of this presentation is for you to review and critique research regarding an issue within the area of child development. Based on your review, synthesis, and critique of the
literature, you will then recommend an education, parenting, or policy decision.
2.) The presentation should enable you to apply developmental research findings to real-world issues
and give you experience making persuasive arguments.
Expert Application Presentation Instructions:
References – Please read the four articles assigned for the particular topic. Failure to use all four
of these references for the paper will result in an automatic F grade. You can also use your textbook(Berk, L.E. (2012). Infants and Children: Prenatal through Middle Childhood (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.) as a reference. Do not use websites as a reference; your response should be based on the four peer-reviewed, scientific papers and your knowledge from the course.
Presentation Content – Your 8-10-minute presentation should include four components:
1) An introduction to the issue and its importance using a scientific framework (~1 min)
2) An overview of the perspectives from the different sides of the issue* (~3-4 min)
3) Your proposal – Using the scientific literature, your knowledge of child development, and the
pros and cons of certain research methods and designs, a) propose a solution to the issue and
b) justify why you are proposing this particular solution based on the references. The solution
may lean more toward one side or the other or be a compromise. The important thing is that
you make it clear how and why you chose this solution.* To make your decision, you should
evaluate, synthesize, and compare the scientific research on the various sides. (~4-5 min)
4) Concluding statements that are thoughtful and scientific (~1 min)
*Be sure to cite your references throughout the presentation by stating the source of information you
are reviewing or using to justify your solution (e.g., “As per Gershoff’s (2013) article,…”).
§ Other Expectations Regarding the Presentation
o Your presentation should be based on scientific evidence and not on your personal opinion.
o Your presentation should be clear and concise. Information should flow logically from one
point to another.
o Use of visual aids during the presentation is not required, but can be used.
o There should be no quotes of others’ writing in your presentation. This is your presentation
and should be developed using your own words. Using parts of a phrase or sentence someone else wrote is considered plagiarism. Ignorance of plagiarism is not an excuse and will result
in an F grade. If you are unsure of what plagiarism is or how to avoid it, plagiarism.org is an
excellent resource.
When you submit your assignment, you need only to note 1) the topic you chose; and 2) the URL for me
to access your video.
Expert Application Presentation – Issues and Readings
Below are three options for the expert application presentation with the four articles you will need to read
noted below each topic. You need to create only one presentation and should choose from one of the three
topics below.
Topic 1: Spanking –Imagine that a community center is asking you to provide input for a parenting skills
class regarding the latest research on the effects of spanking on child development. Read the four below
articles to determine what you would recommend to the community center.
Gershoff, E.T. (2013). Spanking and child development: We know enough now to stop hitting our
children. Child Development Perspectives, 7(3), 133-137. doi: 10.1111/cdep.12038
Larzelere, R.E., & Kuhn, B.R. (2005). Comparing child outcomes of physical punishment and alternative
disciplinary tactics: A meta-analysis. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 8, 1-37. doi:
10.1007/s10567-005-2340-z
McLoyd, V.C., Kaplan, R., Hardaway, C.R., & Wood, D. (2007). Does endorsement of physical
discipline matter? Assessing moderating influences on the maternal and child psychological
correlates of physical disciplines in African American families. Journal of Family Psychology,
21, 165-175.
Vittrup, B., & Holden, G.W. (2010). Children’s assessments of corporal punishment and other
disciplinary practices: The role of age, SES, and exposure to spanking. Journal of Applied
Developmental Psychology, 31, 211-220. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2009.11.003
Topic 2: Children as Eye Witnesses –Imagine that you are being asked by the Clark County Court system
to recommend a policy for children serving as witnesses in court. Read the four below articles to
determine what policy (policies) you would recommend to Clark County.
Ceci, S.J., Kulkofsky, S., Klemfuss, J.Z., Sweeney, C.D., & Bruck, M. (2007). Unwarranted assumptions
about children’s testimonial accuracy. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 3, 311-328. doi:
10.1146/annurev.clinpsy.3.022806.091354
Lamb, M.E., Orbach, Y., Sternberg, K.J., Aldridge, J., Pearson, S., Stewart, H.L., Esplin, P.W., &
Bowler, L. (2009). Use of a structured investigative protocol enhances the quality of investigative
interviews will alleged victims of child sexual abuse in Britain. Applied Cognitive Psychology,
23, 449-467. doi: 10.1002/acp.1489
Quas, J.A., Malloy, L.C., Melinder, A., Goodman, G.S., D’Mello, M., & Schaaf, J. (2007).
Developmental differences in the effects of repeated interviews and interviewer bias on young
children’s event memory and false reports. Developmental Psychology, 43(4), 823-837. doi:
10.1037/0012-1649.43.4.823
Rosenthal, R. (2002). Suggestibility, reliability, and the legal process. Developmental Review, 22(3), 334-
369. doi: 10.1016/S0273-2297(02)00002-3
Topic 3: Obesity –Imagine that you are on a panel of health experts who will provide recommendations to
the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for best practices to prevent and reduce childhood obesity.
Read the four below articles to determine what you would recommend to the AAP.
Beales III, J.H., & Kulick, R. (2013). Does advertising on television cause childhood obesity? A
longitudinal analysis. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 32, 185-194.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.11.051
Evans, W.D., Renaud, J.M., Finkelstein, E., Kamerow, D.B., & Brown, D.S. (2006). Changing
perceptions of the childhood obesity epidemic. American Journal of Health Behavior, 30, 167-
176. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.30.2.6
Jenvey, V.C. (2007). The relationship between television viewing and obesity in young children: A
review of existing explanations. Early Child Development and Care, 177(8), 809-820. doi:
10.1080/03004430601119851
MacDougall, C., Schiller, W., & Derbyshire, P. (2004). We have to live in the future. Early Child
Development and Care, 174(4), 369-387. doi: 10.1080/0300443032000153426
