1. CD 652: Advanced Child Development
Heredity, or nature in the nature versus nurture, is the inborn characteristics that drive a person’s behavior and development. Temperament is a type of inborn characteristics that permanently influences a person’s behavior. For example, someone may have a musical temperament, which means a person is musically inclined. When a child or a person has a certain type of temperament, they will determine their niche in life. The niche would be the place or job in which a person will be best suited and will thrive. A person with a shy temperament would not likely go into sales, just as an extrovert would not start a career as a librarian.
Lerner, R. (2002). Concepts and theories of human development, 3rd ed.
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The Code of Ethics are standards of conduct for professional and ethical decision-making. The first Code of Ethics is relationships with parents and families. Professionals will be aware of the impact we have on individual and families. Professionals will the complexities and diversity of the family unit. The second Code of Ethics is Relationship with Children and Youth. Professionals will treat children with respect, and be sensitive to the needs and rights of children. Professionals will gain a better understanding of children in relationship to their children. The third Code of Ethics is Relationship with Colleagues and the Profession. Professionals will embrace the diversity of staff, and provide staff with support and policies to address different situations. The fourth Code of Ethics is Relationship with Community/Society. Professionals are knowledgeable about community resources. Professionals will communities with other agencies in order to meet the needs of the …show more content…
FAM 605: Family Advocacy
The two main approaches to advocacy are asset approach and the deficit approach. The deficit approach is a more traditional approach to advocacy where professional address the failures within a family or community. The problem with this approach is that it focuses on the negative. The asset approach focuses on the strength of the community. This more positive approach is becoming the norm and research has proven a more effective approach in family advocacy. An example of an asset based family advocacy was the Wisconsin Youth Futures. The goal was to create a better environment for youth, and with the help of Extension Office, parents, educators, and community leader, over 30 new policies were enacted to limit the use of alcohol to minors.
Bogenschneider, K. (2006). Family policy matters: How policymaking affects families and what what professionals can do. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group.
6. FAM 633: Adolescence and the Family