Theories of Development -The First Two Years

Order Description

Instructions

Although your text does an excellent job of describing concepts and theories about development, the ability to apply those theories to real world instances is an integral part of learning. Pick at least two concepts for the applicable age group from this week that are of interest to you. Then find an individual or a video to watch that exhibits the concepts you have chosen. If you choose to watch a video, be sure and cite the source in APA format. In at least a one page, typed and double-spaced document, describe how and why your observation exhibits the concept from your textbook.The Core Assessment Observation Report

The Core Assessment measures the student’s understanding the the entire human development life cycle. It is made up of several observation reports. Each student will write one observation report for each developmental time period. Each student will observe children, adolescents, and adults in various stages of their development. The following table will show what stages will be required:
Development Time Period Data Collection Week
CA Assignment Due

The First Two Years

Observation Report
Week 2

The Play Years
Observation Report Week 3

The School Years

Observation Report
Week 4

Adolescence

Library Assignment
Week 5

Early/Middle Adulthood

Observation Report
Week 7

Late Adulthood

Observation Report
Week 8
Observation report instructions (weeks 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8):

Although your text does an excellent job of describing concepts and theories about development, the ability to apply those theories to real world instances is an integral part of learning. Pick at least two concepts for the applicable age group from this week that are of interest to you. Then find an individual or a video to watch that exhibits the concepts you have chosen. If you choose to watch a video, be sure and cite the source in APA format. In at least a one page, typed and double-spaced document, describe how and why your observation exhibits the concept from your textbook.
Library Assignment instructions (week 5):

In the Park online library, find an article from a peer reviewed journal that deals with an issue of interest to you during adolescence. Cite your article in APA format, then submit at least a one page, typed and double spaced summary of the article you have found. Why was this article of interest to you? Do you feel it would be beneficial to others? If so, why?
Core Assessment Observation Report Rubric

The full 50 points will be given to a submission that:

Responds to every aspect of the assignment
Displays a familiarity with the texts and topics being discussed
Exhibits the ability to apply concepts to real world observations
Is at least one page in length, typed and double spaced