EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
In teams, compose a research-based essay and informational brochure focusing on language development, play and cognitive development, physical and motor development. This essay must be in APA format with a minimum of five (5) professional references.
Part 1: Essay
In your essay, provide a comprehensive explanation of:
- Explain how attachment and trust are related.
- Describe how attachment occurs.
- Identify behaviors indicating that babies are attached to their parents.
- Describe obstacles to attachment.
- Explain how babies learn to cope with feelings of loss.
- Describe varying attachment patterns.
Your essay should be 2000-2250 words and should include at least five (5) citations. The sections should be clearly marked with headings so that your instructor knows which points you are addressing. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The title page and references page do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.
Part 2: Brochure
Create a research-based brochure for teachers that explains the how to's of building positive attachment and trust in early childhood as well as explaining different behaviors that indicating attachment in infancy. Include pictures with captions and ensure that this is helpful tool that will help teachers learn about using observation as an assessment tool.
Be sure to use all six panel areas on the brochure wisely and include a solid balance between text and graphics. At least two (2) references must be included on this brochure.