Purpose This discussion board assignment will help you internalize and
apply va
PurposeThis discussion board assignment will help you internalize and apply various
developmental and educational theories. In this assignment, you will offer comments to
your peers. Reading and reflecting on your peers’ ideas will help you increase your
understanding of how a writer applies theory in writing for children.Directions1.Read and
view the readings and resources relating to modern day child development and educational
theories found in the Word document titled “Theoretical Perspectives Download
Theoretical Perspectives”.2.After reading and thinking about the “Theoretical Perspectives”
readings and resources, select and read a favorite children’s book–a book you have not
already read for this class. (Note: Public libraries and storefront book stores have wonderful
children’s books sections!).3.After reading your selected children’s book, consider how
developmental and educational theories were applied in t he writing of the
text/illustrations of that book. What theories can you identify as being used in the creation
of the book? Consider how theory was used and applied to audience and purpose the book
was written for, and then consider how theory is applied as a reader interacts and
interprets text/illustrations.4.Write a focused 2 paragraph analysis on how and why the
writer applied developmental and educational theories in the book they wrote.Be sure to
identify the theories you feel were applied as well as a full explanation as to how and why
those theories were used. Be sure to include the name of the book you read, the author’s
name, in text citations (as needed), and a work cited for the book you read.5.Post your 2
paragraph analysis in the Discussion Board using the posting directions below.