Choose one of the two topics below to use for this discussion. Please make sure your initial post is 2-3 paragraphs in length. Feel free to use supporting documentation (other resources) as well.

Option 1

You learned about some different theories of cognitive development in childhood in your readings this week. How would you apply concepts from these theories to improve education? Address this question for several different age groups (e.g., elementary school, middle school, and high school).

Option 2

You are tasked to do an in-service for middle-aged people who want to learn about the concept of "successful aging." How would you describe this idea? What components would you emphasize? What would you recommend they do in order to achieve this goal? Is this a realistic goal for most people?