Assignment 04 E02 Child Development

Assignment 04

E02 Child Development

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

This assignment is comprised of two different parts that will show your learning of various course objectives from lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Part 1

Describe the changes in family dynamics at the birth of a child as they affect each of the following: newborn, mother, father, siblings, and extended family of the new parents. Focus on the experiences that each may have or feel and the changes with which they may deal. You will want to refer back to Lesson 2.

Part 2

Describe perceptual, motor, and physical development, in infants and in children ages one through three. You will want to refer back to Lesson 3 and Lesson 4.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

Assignment 08

E02 Child Development

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

Part 1

What are transitional objects? What are some examples of transitional objects that you or others whom you know had? What role do transitional objects play in the emotional development of the toddler? You will want to refer back to Lesson 5.

Part 2

Provide five strong examples to describe the role of the early childhood professional in enhancing physical and motor development in children ages six through eight? You will want to refer back to Lesson 8.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

Assignment 04

E03 Curriculum Development

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you and the children to move beyond the basic, classic self-expressive experiences, such as standard easel painting or block play, and to present some variation of a self-expressive activity that is appropriate and interesting for young children. This will provide variety for them as well as furnishing you with an opportunity to try out your own inspiration.

Remember that self-expression occurs in play as well as with "art" materials, so the activity could be any of the following: blocks, carpentry, easel painting (with variations from the standard form), creative dramatic play, dance, or a multitude of additional possibilities, providing these lend themselves to free-form experiences, not copying models or making things according to an adult-determined plan. Do your best to keep it a "Column One, Maximum Creative Potential” activity if using self-expressive materials. Also, avoid spending a lot of money on extra things. It's far better to have plenty of whatever you offer than a small, costly dab of something you could never afford to use when you are teaching professionally.

1. Briefly describe the project.

2. Describe two (2) ways the project allows the children to express themselves.

3. List the other four (4) selves (social, emotional, cognitive, and physical) and explain how this project benefited those selves.

4. List four (4) things you would say or do that are intended to make the project creative for the children.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

Assignment 08

E03 Curriculum Development

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

Using the eight (8) content headings used in the text, develop a week-long plan for group time appropriate for 2-year-olds, and a second plan appropriate for 4-year-olds focusing on literacy.

Remember to think carefully about beginning with something familiar that the children like and also remember to put whatever you judge to be new or most difficult early in the plan so that children will be able to concentrate on it before they become too tired.

Make sure to include the following in your lesson plans:

1. A detailed description of the activities.

2. Required materials for the activities.

3. The objectives of the activities.

4. Any informal or formal assessments that will be used.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.