Category: child development

After you have completed your annotated bibliography, you should have some sense of what your argument will be, but it still may evolve as you do more research, which is why we refer to it as a “working thesis.”  Write your working thesis here followed by its supporting points/evidence (For this assignment you need at least four supporting points, but you have have more if you wish. For each point, write a paragraph describing the evidence supporting your working thesis; the evidence may be data/statistical, anecdotal/personal, a real-life example, expert testimony, etc.).
Working Thesis:
Possible Supporting Evidence:
Possible Supporting Evidence:
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New Research Questions
You’ve done a lot of research on your topic and your argument is starting to take shape, but the more you know, the more questions you often have! This is a space to articulate those emerging questions, which will help you do more research and broaden your knowledge of your topic even more. Please include at least 4 new questions that you now have after completing your initial research and annotated bibliography.
New Research Question #1:
New Research Question #2:
New Research Question #3:
New Research Question #4:

Submit a 2-paragraph comparison of the 3 videos and discuss the following:
What you learned that you didn’t know prior to this module
Information you were surprised by
Description of how the videos differed in their information
The last video should be a video THAT YOU FOUND.

Submit a 2-paragraph comparison of the 3 videos and discuss the following:
What you learned that you didn’t know prior to this module
Information you were surprised by
Description of how the videos differed in their information.
There are two videos you must watch, for the third video you will find on your own.

If you are unable to secure a child interview subject, you can use this sample ASQ to base your assignment on. Here  Download Hereis the ASQ sample in English, and Here  Download Hereis the ASQ sample in Spanish.
In the first interview, you asked open-ended questions about pregnancy or newborn parenting in order to learn from “real-world” experiences. This is a form of qualitative research known as “ethnography”. In this type of research, the researcher is the learner, open to any information that might improve their understanding of a topic. 
In this observation, you will practice another form of qualitative research, in which you will use a standardized questionnaire (survey) to gather specific data on a child’s development, as seen through the eyes of the parent (or primary caregiver). The screening instrument (survey) is the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), a research-based tool used by early childhood practitioners everywhere.
If you become an early childhood professional serving children 0-3, you will use this instrument on a regular basis.
STEP 1
To complete this assignment you will need:
1) A child who is the correct age for the observation tool which you will be using (see the options below)
2) The child’s parent (or very familiar caregiver)
3) ASQ Questionnaire (located in this module)
ASQ-3: 12, 18, 24 or 36 months
The ASQ-3 is an overall screening, including gross and fine motor, communication, problem-solving and more
ASQ-SE: 2: 12, 18, 24 or 36 months
The ASQ-SE:2 focuses on Social Emotional (SE) aspects of development, such as behaviors, personality, nutrition, sleep and more.
You will only complete an ASQ-3 or an ASQ-SE:2 for this assignment, not both. 
STEP 2
Conduct your screening (in person, online, or over the phone).
Do not worry about “program information” or any other personal details on the form. You do not need to enter the data anywhere.
Take notes if you can’t print the form (but have it in front of you while you are completing the observation so you follow it exactly!)
STEP 3
Consult the text or the CDC milestones chartLinks to an external site. and compare your results.
STEP 4
Write a narrative addressing the following points:
How is this child doing overall?
What specific strengths emerged?
What specific areas for growth emerged?
What concerns or questions did the parent or caregiver have?
What was this process like for you? 
What did you learn?
NOTE: You do not have to attach the screening form or your notes, however, please include:
1-Child’s date of birth and current age
2-Date of the screening/interview
Please, do not disclose the child, parent, or caregiver’s names! This is confidential information entrusted to you and you alone! 
View Rubricfile:///C:/Users/S.%20Hewitt/Downloads/asq-3-16-month-sample%20(ENGLISH).pdf

In a brief written paper,  you will assess the processes of early of brain development, and infant and toddler thinking processes based on the resource videos.   This assignment is designed to assist students in thinking about their own cognitive developmental process that will be used in the first Lifeline Project assignment, due later in this unit. 
1 First, view the video titled How Brain is Built: The Core Story of Brain Development.  (Posted Below) 
2 View your choice of 2 of the videos from The Baby Human – To Think (posted below).  You only need to cite 2 of them, but I bet you watch more.  They are fascinating. 
3 As you review the resources take notes so that you are able to develop your summary list and personal story reflection.
• Create a bullet point list of 5 mental concepts, mental processing skills, and/or cognitive learning concepts demonstrated by the infants and toddlers in the videos.  
• Reflect on your list.   Write 1 paragraph describing what you see as the most impressive concept.  
• As you do this,  think about your cognitive development and make a list of questions to ask relatives for your lifeline paper. 
• Add your own personal connection story, based on discussions with a relative, or it may be about your child or young relative.  

View the video clip, Preschool Physical Development CDE located in this week’s Learning Module. Write out 10 highlights from the clip that resonated most with you.  
Follow this process, do this for each of the 10 points:
State the point that you wish to highlight
Explain what it means and why it resonated with you.
Respond to the following prompts:
How does the video clip present this concept, and how does it either coincide with your base of knowledge?
If this is a new concept to you, explain what you learned.  
You may need to view the video clip more than once to complete your assignment effectively.

It is well understood that in early childhood education the child-centered, child initiated, and hands-on approach used in early education classrooms is paramount to create developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children. Some early childhood educators fear that this approach, which is so crucial to quality early education, may be in jeopardy as 4 year old children transition into the more academically geared classrooms of TK/Kindergarten. 
Assignment:
What is your view? What, in your opinion are the possible pitfalls of trying to “bridge” from a hands-on developmental practice approach in early education to the more “academic” based foundation as indicated in the video clips?
Does this approach align with the guiding principles of the Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework? Why or why not? Explain
Guidelines:
Include title: Critical Thinking: From Preschool to Transitional Kindergarten
Place your full name and class heading, including date in upper corner of paper
Type out using standard 12 point font
Reference  your sources in your essay. California Preschool 
Curriculum Framework Volume 2, 2011 (chapter 1) California Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 2, 2010 (xi-xvi)
Required amount of words is 550

Writing a philosophy statement may be easy for some people and more difficult for others.
1. What are the easy parts for you and the parts with which you struggle?
2. What type of help do you need to develop a well-written philosophy statement that reflects your attitude toward children and teaching?
write a minimum of two paragraphs, describing your role, your knowledge gained, your feelings and or experience about the participation in this event as a leader.
I had to ask questions and then report back to the group. I was shy, nervous, and unsure if I was helpful.

• A detailed research paper in APA Format on the “positive & negative impacts of social media on youth today”.
• (Things to mention) CONS: mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem (other correlating issues such as racism, cyber bullying, discrimination).
PROS: Education, staying connected with loved ones, becoming creative and learning new hobbies, learning to become tech savvy.
•potential demographics to focus on; youths of different racial backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, social status backgrounds, gender, and age
Requirements
– APA Title page
– Abstract
-Literature Review
– Theoretical Perspective (2 paragraphs on Colls Integrative model theory and its keys and concepts)
-Heading of Theme 1: social media has made a great impact on the world today in terms of staying connected and education however it has also reached the wrong audience and had an impact on young minds. (With reference(s)
-Heading of Theme 2: We need to understand the importance on why young users need proper education on how to use social media because of how it has caused mental health issues for children and adolescents. (With reference(s)
-Methods
-future research
-implications
-Conclusion
-reference page

There are a number of methods for collecting data (e.g., survey, interview, observation) that are available to researchers. Choose three methods and discuss each one in terms of its strengths and weaknesses, both on its own, and in comparison, to the other methods.
This Paper should be written through the lense of collecting data in the Child Dev. Field