Examining Early and Middle Childhood Development
Assignment Context
The focus of this assignment is early and middle childhood. The case studies in the Studies media piece all feature children aged 6. Why age 6? Age 6 is a transitional time in which you can explore early childhood development and how it impacts middle childhood development.
Assignment Instructions
Introduction
Complete the following:
- Identify the title of the case study you selected.
- Provide an introduction that addresses the general context of development and the specific context of the child in the case study you selected.
- Provide an overview, from an ecological perspective, of the predominant factors of family, society, and culture that could impact this child’s development, including relevant examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence linked to those factors.
- Describe the general expectations for healthy development across developmental domains (cognitive, social and emotional, and physical) that should be evident as children transition from early to middle childhood. Link this description to child psychology developmental theories.
Case Analysis
Complete the following:
- Describe the primary developmental concern. Provide validation by including relevant examples from the case profile and links to supporting research evidence.
- Use child psychology theories (from Unit 1) and current scholarly peer-reviewed research to evaluate at least two of the most prevalent developmental needs of the child in the selected case study (primary concern and secondary concerns). Provide validation and support for your work by including relevant examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence.
Conclusion
Complete the following:
- Summarize the developmental and contextual issues that are important in understanding this case. Using relevant examples from the case profile, provide suggestions for appropriate actions or interventions in home or school contexts.
- Link those actions or interventions to evidence from current scholarly research literature.