Observe
children ages 2- to 6-years old at a selected site for at least 1 hour, preferably in a school classroom. If a classroom is unavailable, observe children of these ages in any learning environment, such as the YMCA, a library with educational programming, a local church, or a daycare facility that offers preschool. Consider observing diverse populations.
Write
a 350- to 700-word summary of your experience, reflecting on the principles and concepts of theory.
Include
the following in your summary:
Site description, including the number of children observed
The developmental stages of children present
The typical and atypical cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of children observed
Reflections on your experience
A description of a child development theory that you observed or that would have applied in this setting, and a commentary on the usefulness of the theory for this group
A summary of the cultural aspects in the environment or a recommendation for incorporating diversity
How development theories relate to the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development you observed
Implications for classroom application: What could you take away that might be useful for you in a classroom?
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