Physical Development – How does the child compare to the descriptions in our text? Consider gender, approximate height/weight, movement, coordination, comparisons to other children, etc.) The student (1) discusses what they observed with regard to development and (2) makes 2 comparisons/connections to the textbook
Cognitive Development – How does the child compare to the descriptions in our text? (Consider language development, cognitive functioning, how you are assessing the child’s development, etc.) The student (1) discusses what they observed with regard to development and (2) makes 2 comparisons/connections to the textbook.
Social/Emotional Development – How does the child compare to the descriptions in our text? (Consider reactions to stress, displays of emotions, interactions with other children/adults, time alone vs. time with others, temperament, etc.) The student (1) discusses what they observed with regard to development and (2) makes 2 comparisons/connections to the textbook.
The textbook’s full citation (for the Reference List) is:
Berger, K. S. (2014). Invitation to the life span (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.