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Early Childhood Growth and Development Project and Presentation

For this project you will apply theories related to early childhood growth and development for children from birth through age eight. This project synthesizes knowledge gained from personal observations, interviews, and research. You will create a diagram of a developmentally effective early childhood learning environment. Additionally, you will prepare an analysis of your observations that address the growth and development of two selected young children. Use the University of Phoenix Material, Selection of Children Form, to identify your two selected children for use in this assignment. Remember to complete the Parent/Caregiver Permission Form for each child prior to conducting your observations.

1. Due in Week Two:

a. Selection of Children Form

b. Parent/Caregiver Permission Form

c. Parent/Caregiver Interview

1. Due in Week Three:

Design a checklist for observing physical, social, and emotional development in early childhood. You will complete this checklist during your observations. Be prepared to submit your checklist for faculty review and approval in Week Three. (Note: Remember to document your observations on the Field Experience Observation Record.)

2. Due in Week Four:

Design a checklist for observing language, literacy, and cognitive development in early childhood. You will complete this checklist during your observations. Be prepared to submit your checklist for faculty review and approval in Week Four. (Note: Remember to document your observations on the Field Experience Observation Record.)

3. Due in Week Five:

Based upon your observations, design a diagram of a developmentally effective learning environment for each child you observed. Include a 350- to 700-word description of each learning environment that addresses the following:

a. Overview of the child (based on interviews and observations)

b. Type of learning environment (such as preschool, daycare, or a public school classroom)

c. Rationale for the design of the learning environment

d. Evidence of research application

e. Multicultural considerations

f. Family and community connections

4. Due in Week Six:

Prepare a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that discusses the similarities and differences of the following for each child you observed. In your discussion be sure to indicate how research supports your perspectives.

a. Physical development

b. Cognitive development

c. Social development

d. Emotional development

e. Language development

f. Aesthetic domains

g. Play activity

h. Learning processes

i. Motivation to learn

j. Impact of learning environment on early childhood growth and development

Your final product should include all of the completed items listed above (items 1-5).

Additionally, prepare a 15-minute Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation discussing your findings.

The Early Childhood Growth and Development Project and Presentation is due in Week Six.

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