ASSESSMENT 2: Child Study Report

ASSESSMENT 2: Child Study Report

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Assignment – Written Assignment

Due Date: 28th May, 23:59 (AEST)

Weight: 60%

Description (2500-3000 words):

In this task, you are required to apply your knowledge of observational methods and child development to write a report on the growth and development of a young child aged between 6 months to 8 years and identify ways to further support their learning and development. You will demonstrate your knowledge of the selected child’s growth and development by analysing observations in relation to contemporary theoretical perspectives and current literature that has been studied in the course. You will demonstrate ethical standards and a professional standard of report writing.

This assessment item requires you to demonstrate that you can:

• Apply a range of observation tools to gather and record data about a child and the contexts in which they participate;
• Analyse observations and other data appropriately, cross-referenced to the observations/tools provided in the appendices;
• Effectively and professionally interpret the findings with awareness of cultural influences on interpretation;
• Outline how the child’s: a. Physical development , b. Social development, c. Emotional development, d. Cognitive development,  Language and Communication might be promoted in relation to how children usually develop from birth to eight years;
  Write a clearly structured report using the conventions of academic writing (report format; accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation and APA referencing style 7).

Criteria & Marking:

1. Apply ethical standards and show knowledge of own cultural influences in studying a young child;
2. Use the required observational methods;
3. Analyse and interpret observations using the Child-Centered Approach;
4. Discuss findings using a Child-Centered Approach;
5. Critically analyse and discuss the community in supporting the Study Child and his/her family.

Child Study Report Headings

Use ALL these headings and the same numbering for your report:

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. 1. Ethical Standards and knowledge of cultural influences studying a young child
   2. Observational Methods
   3. Analysis and interpretations of observations
      1. Physical Development
      2. Social Development
      3. Emotional Development
      4. Cognitive Development
      5. Language & Communication
         Provide at least one in text reference for each section (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5) 
   4. Discussion of findings and recommendations
      1. Physical Development
      2. Social Development
      3. Emotional Development
      4. Cognitive Development
      5. Language & Communication
         Provide at least one in text reference for each section  (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5)
   5. The role of the community and family in supporting (pseudonym)
      Provide some in-text referencing for Point 5

Conclusion

References

Appendix A. Consent forms

Appendix B. Observational records
You cannot just list the observations, you need to show each observational record template, therefore appendix b will be about 15 pages in length.

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