Assignment:
Child Development Observation
As you discovered 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 of your textbook describe stages of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development in children 4 to 5 years of age and 6 to 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 Instructor Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
- Review 10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies.
- 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
Samantha and Sara Building Towers and Castles
Developmental Checklist: 4 To 5 Years
Early Childhood: 6 - 8 Years of Age
Asia and Lyric Building a Road Together
Developmental Checklist: 6 To 8 Years
In your three to four page paper or six to eight slide Power Point Presentation,
1. While watching your chosen video, complete the sections of the corresponding developmental checklist that you observed, including the summary section.
- Note: You will not be able to complete all sections, so many will no doubt be left blank and you do not have to complete the whole checklist.
- Be sure to include this as the first page of your assignment (after your title page).
2. Discuss the typical development that you observed in the child (i.e., the areas that you were able to check off on the checklist).
3. Explain any developmental concerns you have for this child based on your observation (i.e., the areas that you were not able to check off on the checklist).
4. Explain, based on your observation and your desired future professional role, how you might support this child using developmentally appropriate practices.
- What are some developmentally appropriate activities you can do with this child that will support at least two different developmental domains?
What are one or two considerations or suggestions that should be included into the classroom environment to support the needs of the child?
The Child Development Observation #2 assignment
Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length or six to eight slides in length (not including title and references pages, but including the completed observation checklist) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center's APA Style resource.
Required Resources
Text
Groark, C. J., McCarthy, S. K., & Kirk, A. R. (2014). Early child development: From theory to practice. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
Chapter: Early Childhood Development (4-5 years)
Chapter: Early Childhood Development (6-8 years)
Multimedia
Colorado Department of Education. (2015, February 2). Asia and lyric building a road together
1. This video shows two children engaged in an activity together and will assist you in your Child Development Observation #2 assignment.
Colorado Department of Education. (2015, February 3). Samantha and sara building towers and castles
2. This video shows two children engaged in an activity together and will assist you in your Child Development Observation #2 assignment.
Web Page
Lego. (n.d.). Why is play so important?
On this webpage, the author provides information about considerations for play that may assist you in your Importance of Play: Interactive Newsletter discussion.