Community Education Project Brief

Youve been invited by a local social service agency to help educate the community about a key issue in child development. Your goal is to create an accessible, research-based resource that helps families and professionals better understand and respond to this issue. This project allows you to: Apply developmental theory to real-world challenges Practice translating academic knowledge into public education materials Explore community resources and support Your Task Choose one issue related to child development. Examples include: Teen pregnancy and its impact on child development Parenting challenges during a specific developmental stage (prenatal, infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood) Peer pressure and social-emotional development Children and social media Children with special needs Childhood trauma and resilience You may propose a different topic with instructor approval. You will create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following sections: 1. Introduction to the Issue Define the issue clearly Include relevant facts, statistics, and background information 2. Who Is Affected and How Describe the impact on the populations (children, families, educators, etc.) Explain developmental consequences or challenges 3. Relevant Theories/Concepts Apply at least one theory or concept from course materials (e.g., Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner) Explain how the theory helps us understand the issue 4. Support Strategies Offer practical tips or strategies for parents, caregivers, educators, or peers Include evidence-based recommendations 5. Community Resources Identify at least two local, state, or national organizations that provide support Include: Name of the agency Summary of services Contact information (website, phone number, location) 6. Conclusion Summarize key points Reinforce the importance of awareness and support 7. Instructor Summary Reflect on your learning experience Share any challenges, insights, or disagreements with the material 8. APA Citations Use APA format for in-text citations and references Include a reference list on the final slide or at the bottom of the pamphlet Format Guidelines Pamphlet: 12 pages, clear headings, readable font, minimal but relevant graphics PowerPoint: Minimum 10 content slides (excluding title and references), use speaker notes to explain bullet points Language: Professional, clear, and accessible to a general audience Sources: Use course materials and at least two additional scholarly or reputable sources