ASSIGNMENT DUE IN 16 HOURS

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Child Development Observation #2

[WLOs: 1, 3] [CLOs: 2, 4]

As you discovered in Week 2 of the course, formally observing childrens behavior is an important step in determining their current stage of development and enhancing our ability to support and foster growth in areas where children may not excel. Chapters 7 and 8 of your textbook describe stages of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development in children 4 5 years of age and 6 8 years of age. Use the textbook in addition to the video provided with the instructions for this assignment as resources.

To prepare for this assignment,

  • Refer to the Week 2 Instructor Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
  • Review Chapters 7 and 8 of your textbook.
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  • Choose one of the below age ranges and corresponding video to use for this assignment.

Age Range

Corresponding Observation Video

Corresponding Developmental Checklist

Early Childhood: 4 5 Years of Age

Pick only one child to observe. Samantha is wearing a short sleeve shirt. Sara has long sleeves. Provide the childs name on your observation form.

 

Required Resources

Text

Groark, C. J., McCarthy, S. K., & Kirk, A. R. (2014). Bridgepoint Education.

  • Chapter 7: Early Childhood Development (45 years)
  • Chapter 8: Early Childhood Development (68 years)

Multimedia

Colorado Department of Education. (2015, February 2). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/768LalhqnRw

  • This video shows two children engaged in an activity together and will assist you in your Child Development Observation #2 assignment this week.

Colorado Department of Education. (2015, February 3). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/XdUx3iHNuhs

  • This video shows two children engaged in an activity together and will assist you in your Child Development Observation #2 assignment this week.

Web Page

NAEYC. (n.d.). . Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/may2017/case-brain-science-guided-play

  • On this webpage, the author provides information about considerations for play that may assist you in your Importance of Play: Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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Recommended Resources

Web Pages

Bongiorno, L. (n.d). . Retrieved from http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/child-development/10-things-every-parent-should-know-about-play

  • On this web page, the author discusses the importance of play for young children. The author gives examples of the different developmental domains and how play helps a child develop. This information may assist you in your Importance of Play:Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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Gowmon, V. (n.d.). . Retrieved from https://www.vincegowmon.com/playful-quotes-for-the-child-in-your-heart/

  • This web page provides inspiring and playful quotations from a variety of authorities and may assist you in your Importance of Play: Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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NAEYC for Families. (n.d). . Retrieved from https://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards

  • This web page gives an overview of 10 NAEYC standards that help families make good choices in helping their child develop. This information may assist you in your Importance of Play: Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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Early Childhood: 6 8 Years of Age

Pick only one child to observe. Asia is wearing black pants. Lyric is wearing a pink skirt. Provide the childs name on your observation form.

In your paper, 

  • Complete the sections of the corresponding developmental checklist, including the summary section, that you observed while watching your chosen video. 
    • Note: You will not be able to complete all sections, so many will be left blank.  
    • Paste the checklist on the first page of your assignment (after your title page). 
  • Summarize the typical development that you observed in the child (i.e., the areas that you were able to check off on the checklist). 
  • Explain the developmental concerns you have for this child based on your observation. If you did not see a clear concern, discuss at least one area you were not able to check off the checklist. 
  • Explain, based on your observation and your desired future professional role, how you might support this child using developmentally appropriate practices. 
  • Identify some developmentally appropriate activities you can do with the child to support at least two different developmental domains (physical, social/emotional, self-help, cognitive, language). 
  • Identify one or two considerations or suggestions that should be included into the classroom environment to support the needs of the child. 

The Week 3 Assignment 

  • Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages, but including the completed observation checklist) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the resource. 
  • Must include a separate title page with the following: 
    • Title of paper 
    • Students name 
    • Course name and number 
    • Instructors name 
    • Date submitted 
  • Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text. 
    • To assist you in completing the library research required for this assignment, view thistutorial, which can help you find a good starting place for your research. 
    • Thetable offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment. 
    • To assist you in completing the library research required for this assignment, view thetutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips. 
  • Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Centersguide. 
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. See theresource in the Writing Center for specifications.