Summary:
This assignment is a requirement of the Bakersfield College Child Development Department. This paper will satisfy the department’s benchmark assignment requirement for this class. Although some students may not be child development majors, all students are required to complete this test as part of this class’ coursework.
You are strongly encouraged to use your classroom resources including chapter readings, Power Point lectures, videos, and your own completed and graded assignments as the primary sources of your research for this assignment. I trust you will find all the necessary information to complete this paper in your coursework materials.
For this assignment, to create and plan your activities, you will use the Lesson Planning format by Dr. Rand, as learned in Week 1, Part C Learning Module.
Part I
Describe one (1) example of a developmentally appropriate activity for each the following childhood age groups. One page minimum for each activity, 12 point font.
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Primary Age
Part II
Each activity (for each age group) must explain specifically how it promotes growth and learning in each of the following areas: (1/2 to 1 page minimum for each developmental area)
Language (explain how your activity promotes this domain) follow this structure for all 5 areas
Cognitive/intellectual
Social
Emotional
Physical – gross/fine motor
Part III
Describe each of the following major developmental milestones and how each milestone influences the planning and preparation of the physical environment for each age group: (1 page minimum for each milestone)
Infants – Attachment
Toddlers – Autonomy
Preschoolers – Initiative
Primary Age – Industry
Part I and II points: 80
Part II: points 40
Total points possible: 120
Organize this assignment chronologically, that is by each age group.
For instance, beginning with Infants, complete Part I, followed by Part II, completing with Part III.
Then proceed to the next age group, Toddlers, and so on.
The main headings you will use are: to be located top and center for each age group:
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Primary Age
Guidance for proper formatting and content with sample student paper
Refer to this resource. It contains pertinent information on creating your portfolio assignment using an example of an anonymous student paper, with corresponding feedback and guidelines.
Download this sample paper with my feedback, and save on your computer desktop for better viewing and easy reference.
