Selection and Description of 3 children to be observed

    Order Description   Part One: Selection and Brief Information about the Children 1. In collaboration with the instructor and the classroom teacher at the setting where you have been assigned or selected, identify three children between ages 3-6. One of the children should have culturally diverse characteristics (language, ethnic and cultural backgrounds). (NAEYC 1a, 5c) 2. Begin by collecting information about the children to create a brief informational file. Include in the file details about the unique characteristics of each child, classroom and community contexts. Observe each of the children for at least 30 minutes using the observation form (in the appendix). Note language used, verbal interactions and overall physical and socio-emotional characteristics. Conference with the classroom teacher and find out details about the children’s overall performance and any other relevant developmental aspects about them (NAEYC 1a, 2a, 3b, 5c) 3. Based on your observations, and using the knowledge derived from your Child Development course, identify a developmental theory or theories to frame your observations and interactions with the children. (1a) 4. Write a brief commentary indicating the reasons for the selection of the two children and comments based on the preliminary observations and informational data collected about each child. Describe the reasons for the selection of the theory/theories that will serve as framework to work with the children.