5- THROUGH 9-YEAR-OLD DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE (SECTION 6)
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will have met the following course objectives:
Discuss development in physical, cognitive, language, emotional, and social domains from birth through age 12.
Analyze the interrelatedness and interaction between child developmental domains and biological, environmental, and sociocultural factors.
Compare and analyze current and historical theories of development and their implications for working with children.
Identify atypical development and individual special needs and describe early intervention services.
Practice effective formal and informal observation and assessment methods that gather child development information.
And these NAEYC standards:
Standard 1. Promoting Child Development and Learning
Standard 2. Building Family and Community Relationships
Standard 4: Using Developmentally Effective Approaches
Standard 6: Becoming a Professional
DIRECTIONS
PART 3 DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE 50 POINTS
For this assignment, you are to read chapters 14, 15, and 16 in The Young Child and explore all the resources under “Content” for the chapters. Then, you are to put together:
3 NEW CONCEPTS OR TERMS TO YOU – 9 POINTS
This can be anything in the chapters or in the resources: the name of a test, or a professional, or an influence on development that you hadn’t thought of before.
Include a short explanation of what this is and include a page # or resource name.
5 DEVELOPMENTAL POSSIBILITIES (MILESTONES) THAT SHOULD OCCUR DURING THIS TIME PERIOD – 10 POINTS (PREFERABLY YOU WILL USE SOME MILESTONES FROM EACH OF THE 3 CHAPTERS!)
This can be a list (with a reference-page # or resource name).
You can use our book and the developmental checklists.
You can look at the CELDG for this age group.
5 IDEAS OF HOW YOU(AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL) CAN ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT DURING THIS AGE – 10 POINTS
In our book, and in the resources listed under “Content,” and in the Colorado Early Learning Guidelines, you will find ideas for encouraging development at this age. List 5 things that you, as an early childhood professional, can do to encourage development and a short explanation of why.
3 PIECES OF INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH PARENTS OF 5- TO 9-YEAR-OLDS 5 POINTS
This can be about any topic that is covered in our chapters or in the resources. You can even share your ideas for encouraging development. You can also share ideas that you already may have or ones that you have explored. This information should be information for parents. It can be a website, a brochure, or an activity for parents to do with their child; or information on what parents should not do with a child this age. Why did you share this information?
REACTION/REFLECTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANGELA AND JEREMY – 8 POINTS
In each chapter, we are looking at the development of Angela and Jeremy. There are many factors influencing the development of these children. You are to write a reaction/reflection to what you have learned about their development. What is a strength to their situation? What is a challenge? Any recommendations or suggestions for the family? (This should be about 1 page in length and include references to our book and/or additional resources.)
1 DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAG OR 1 SPECIAL NEEDS INFORMATION FROM THE SECTION – 3 POINTS
From our readings and our resources, identify one thing that you expect to see or expect not to see at an age within the 5 to 9-year-old group. When would you worry about a child. Why? “I would be worried if this child wasn’t _______ by ______ of age.”
OR you can identify information about special needs in these chapters. This should be about 1 paragraph
SPELLING/MECHANICS/SPA STYLE REFERENCES – 5 POINTS
NOTES:
You can be creative with this profile assignment- put parts of it into a PPT or brochure. (The Angela/Jeremy part is most likely going to be in traditional written form.) Be sure to cite references!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (TO ACCESS THESE, PLEASE RIGHT CLICK ON THE TITLE AND SELECT “OPEN LINK IN NEW TAB”)
Reading Rockets
Reading Development in 6- & 7-year-olds
Reading is Fundamental
TURNING IN INSTRUCTIONS
5- to 9-Year-Old Developmental Profile
HELPFUL HINTS
Be sure that you have included:
3 new terms/concepts with a brief definition.
5 developmental milestones that should occur.
5 ways that ECE professionals can encourage growth and development during this time.
3 pieces of information that you would like to share with parents (and why you would like to share this info).
A descriiption of where Angela and Jeremy are developmentally and a thoughtful reflection on their growth with a thoughtful reflection on their family situation and some suggestions or recommendations for the family.
A developmental red flag for this age.
Be sure your profile is well organized, free from spelling/grammar errors and that you use APA style when citing references.