Select a middle childhood case from the available case studies and complete a 5-6 page case analysis.
Introduction
Note: Child development occurs in a specific sequence. Therefore, the assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.
Early childhood occurs between the ages of two and six. During this time, young children’s thinking, memory, and intelligence takes significant leaps. Further, the development of relationships with others increases, particularly with peers. As children begin to influence one another through their interactions, the function of their play becomes important to the development of social and cognitive skills. At this time, gender awareness also occurs. All of these changes take place within the context of family, peers, and communities. Unfortunately, within these contexts, some children may also be exposed to poverty and violence.
Key Influences and Developments in Early and Middle Childhood Development [DOCX] further summarizes key issues during this period of development, including the role of peer interactions, play, family systems, and cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
Preparation
MULTIMEDIA
• Studies. 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. You will use the case studies to complete the assessment.
Instructions
Note: Child development occurs in a specific sequence. Therefore, the assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.
Complete the following three sections for this assessment:
Introduction
• Identify the title of the case study you selected from the Studies media piece linked above.
• 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.
