...Title: Toddler Observation Project Syeda Hiba Qasmi Ivy Tech Community College INTASC Standard, Description and Rationale Standard# 6 Assessment The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. Name of Artifact: Toddler Observation Project Date: February 13, 2014 Course: EDUC 121 Brief Description: For this assignment, I observed a 36 months old child. This assignment will help me to better understand the toddler’s physical development process. In this observation the topics I have covered for the toddler’s observation are his physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Further in this observation we are going to discuss whether the toddler’s growth is typical for his age group, the difference in his behavior, and the signs of independence, if any observed. Rationale: To document my understanding of Standard# 6, Assessment, I decided to include the Toddlers Observation Project because the toddler is observed under naturalistic observation in which the child engages in various activities and reacts to certain situations spontaneously, or naturally. This project will help me better understand the typical growth and development for toddlers of this particular age group. Introduction Toddler years (1 to 3) are a time of great growth and change, and a typical toddler will gain...
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...infant toddler Infant/Toddler Michelle Barnhart Child Development Jessica Rodriguez June 5, 2012 “For infants and toddlers learning and living is the same thing. If they feel secure, treasured, loved, their own energy and curiosity will bring them new understanding and new skills”. There are many factors that contribute to an infant or toddler’s development; these characteristics are known as milestones. “Milestones are punctuations in a baby's growth and development. Milestones of physical development proceed from head to toe. Hence, the child first learns to control his head, then his body, arms and then legs. These milestones provide a guide to parents telling them what to expect and when to expect it.”(Physical development in Infants starts right at birth. Infants cannot control their body movements. Most of their movements are called reflexes. Their nervous system is not entirely developed. During the first months, infants can see clearly objects that are about 10 inches away from their faces. This is why holding baby close and looking at them face to face is important with bonding. By six months, their vision is more fully developed. By four months, most babies have some control of their muscles and nervous system. They can sit with support, hold their head up for short periods of time, and can roll from their side to their stomach. By five months, most babies can roll over. The next characteristic of infant development is social and emotional. . Babies cry...
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...lifecycle age of a toddler is from two to three or one to three depending on our preferences. According to the book Essentials of Nutrition: A Functional Approach, “By the age of two, children have advanced from infancy and are on their way to becoming school-aged children, their physical growth an motor development slows compared to the progress they made as infants. Toddlers experience enormous intellectual, emotional, and social changes. During this phase of human development, toddlers are mobile and grow more slowly than infants, but are much more active. The toddlers pose interesting challenges for parents or other caregivers, as they learn how to eat on their own and begin to develop personal preferences.” (Zimmerman & Snow, 2013) The problems we face when feeding our little ones food and nutrition is challenging. We have to introduce new foods to them, while facing or helping our toddler overcome a fear of new foods. As parents we must make sure our toddlers have nutritious choices at every meal. If our child is stubborn or is a picky eater, that is normal because toddlers often experience a decrease in appetite. A poor appetite can mean not feeling well, tired or excited at meal time, or experiencing a slower growth rate. We have to put our foot down as parents when wanting our picky toddler to eat. We should limit snacks and juice before meal time and remove distractions at meal times like television. According to Nutritionist Ellyn Slater, “In the toddler years and beyond...
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...and his friends in the North Pole (Appendix 1). People call this penguin character as ‘Potongreung’ which means ‘President Pororo’ in Korean, as it is like the president among children. As this nickname represents, kids love this animation so much but this popularity is a huge problem because it has gotten to the point where no one questions its educational values. Currently as of June 19th, not a single article was found exposing about the negative aspects of Pororo. Mothers turn on Pororo for their kids, in the hope that it will have educational benefits. However, contrary to many mothers’ belief, Pororo can have some negative effects on children’s education in terms of intellectual, physical/social, and emotional development. First of all, Pororo can have a negative effect on a child’s intellectual development. Watching TV affects children’s brain activity to become passive towards learning. Studies show that watching TV reduces alpha waves, which is associated with relaxed meditative states. This creates “mind fog” state which means people feel it’s harder to concentrate and stay focused, like daydreaming (Carmichael). Thus if children watch the Pororo animation for a long time, their mind will be at a mental fog state which will make them harder to focus. This will lead to shortened attention span and even to attention disorder. There are already 1 numerous studies proving the link between TV addiction and ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to research...
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...Experience with Toddlers at Kidango Every child has a distinctive mind and needs which varies according to their age group and developmental stage. In order to assess, analyze and develop a care plan for children, it is imperative to consider their psychosocial and physical growth. Furthermore, family involvement as well as cultural and spiritual extent play significant role in the care plan. It is important to take into account that each child must strive to accomplish and complete each of Erickson’s theory stages in order for a healthy personality. Going hand in hand with Erickson’s theory, Piaget’s theory consisting of four stages of intellectual development is also crucial. This paper will show how Erickson’s and Piagets theory are applied during toddlers development at Kidango. Erickson and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development for Toddlers at Kidango. The age group encountered at Kidango was toddlers whose ages range from 2-3years. This age group falls under stage 2 of Erickson’s theory which is autonomy/independence vs. shame and doubt. Per Erickson, at...
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...by toddlers being negative about most things and often saying 'no'," Although those attributes can be tough to deal with, and require much patients from the caregivers part, these...
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...This is a busy time for your child! During the age of 4 years to 6 years old a child is considered to be a preschooler. Just as infants, and toddlers, a preschooler will go through many different developmental stages and milestones. All of which will include physical development, intellectual development, emotional and social development. Physical development includes both fine and gross motor skills. Intellectual development is all about learning. Emotional and social development is more for the child finding out about themselves. For each stage, there is different milestones to help you get a better understanding of how your child is developing. During the Preschool years you should start to notice that your child is way more active! They do not want to stay still! Well this is a good sign! Children need to run and walk and jump to keep developing their gross...
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...Abstract: Lifelong learning is a process for all children, regardless of learning abilities. The brain of an infant or toddler is like a sponge; the brain is in its’ prime. Increased mental and physical stimulated offered to a child during this time, the greater the chances of increased developmental growth. Attitudes have changed over the last few decades in regards to children with disabilities. Instead of hiding or ignoring the disability, models of advocacy and early intervention are espoused as being key to helping disabled children have academic success and also learn the social and life skills needed to transition in their adult lives. Introduction: Many years ago, when a child exhibited a potential developmental disability parents were advised to let a child ‘grow-out of it’. As the field of special education has evolved and grown, it readily acknowledged that catching issues early, not ignoring them, is the most effective way to help the child. “Early childhood experts agree that the earlier intervention begins, the better. Child development expert Burton White, who has conducted years of research with typically developing infants and preschoolers at Harvard University’s Preschool Project, believes that the period between 8 months and 3 years is critical to cognitive and social development:“to begin to look at a child’s educational development when he is 2 years of age is already much too late”(Heward, 2009, p. 535). The consensus, however seems to be that...
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...The Development of Language and Communication from Infancy to Preschool 510: Early Childhood Development Cleveland State University Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine how language and communication develop in early childhood, from in uerto through preschool. And how language is the expression of human communication through which knowledge, belief, and behaviors’ develop, and experiences are explained and shared. Other areas to be examined is the developmental milestones functional skills that are age specific tasks that children achieve during various levels of development, infant brain development, and attachment. Although each milestone is age appropriate, children development varies from child to child taking in to consideration every child is unique. Introduction In a study conducted (2009) on babies language learning starts from the womb. From the first day a newborn cries they already bear the mark of the language their parents speak. In another dramatic finding of this study is that not only are human neonates capable of producing different cry melodies, but they prefer to those melody patterns that are typical for the ambient language they have heard during fetal life, within the last trimester of gestation. Even through prenatal exposure to their native language was known for some time to influence newborns, scientist now believe that it happens much earlier than the preconceived notion that surrounding language affected sound production...
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...STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT If your child develop well, the learning potential is increased; and the chances of failure in school are less. Development is a gradual process- or building up of permanent age related changes in a person. In these essay, I will describe and discuss stages of development from birth to 8 years of age. Next, I will discuss why stages of development is important to a child. Lastly, I will briefly summarize this essay; indicating whether stages o f development is healthy or not healthy in an early childhood development. From the time of birth to 8 of age: your little ones moves through a steady progression of developing, thinking skills and learning emotional regulation as well as social growth. Children and adult pass a number of different stages during their lifetime. These stages happen around certain ages. Sometimes researches refer to the stages as time of life. Here are some stages usually referred to in early childhood development. Prenatal Stage is from conception to birth Infancy is from birth to the time of walking-around about 12 to 18months. Toddler hood from 18 months to 3 years. Preschool Stage from 3years to 6 years and; Early School from 6 years to 8 years Each stage has important changes that happen in that stage. Here are some examples; Prenatal Stages body grows quickly from time of conception or pregnancy and organs are and begin to work. The health and well being of the mother is very important. Infancy babies...
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...Define growth and development.2. Discuss principles of growth anddevelopment.3. Describe need for monitoring growthand development.4. Discuss pattern of normal growth anddevelopment.5. Provide tips of promoting growth anddevelopment. The most dramatic events in growth and developmentoccur before birth. Increase in physical size andweight of the body (Height and Weight) Increase in Mental, Physical,Social and Emotional abilitiesof the child. It meansfunctional and physiologicalmaturation. Average level of development of a child which is decidedthrough the scientific study of physical, mental andnervous system of children. Prenatal:Conception to the Birth•Infancy:Birth to 12 months•Neonatal period:Birth to 28 daysEarly neonatal period: Birth to 7 daysLate neonatal period: 7 days to 28 days•Infancy Period:29 days to 12 months•Early Childhood:1 year to 6 years•Toddler Period:1-3 years•Preschool Period:3- 6 years•Middle childhood:6- 12 years•Late Childhood or Adolescent:12-18 years•Puberty Period:Male: 12-14 yearsFemale: 11-13 years There are definite and predictable patternof growth and development that arecontinuous, orderly and progressive.•CrawlCreep Walk•BabblesWordsSentences•ScribbleWriting 1. Directional Pattern: –Cephalocaudal Pattern ( Head to Tail) –Proximal to Distal (Midline to peripheral) –Mass to specific (Differentiation) 2. Sequential Pattern: Involves a predictablesequence of Growth and Development stagesthrough which a child normally proceeds. –For...
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...STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT Influences on Physical and Cognitive Development Early Childhood 1-6 years old Katherine Wright STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT Influences on Physical and Cognitive Development Early Childhood 1-6 years old There are eight stages of development. The first stage is infancy age 0-1 year old, the second stage is toddler stage ages 1-2 years old, the third stage is early childhood ages 2-6 years old, the fourth stage is elementary and middle school stage ages 6-12 years old, the adolescence stage ages 12-18 years is the fifth stage, the sixth stage is the young adult stage age 19-40, the seventh stage is the middle adulthood stage age 40-65, and the eighth stage is the late adulthood stage age 65 to death. The eight stages are called Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. These stages describe how a human should develop as they pass through life .Each stage that is conquered successfully means that a person conquers new challenges. Each stage builds as you successfully complete earlier stages. If the stages aren’t successfully completed, they can resurface as problems in the future. In the second stage, which is early childhood the development process is Crisis: Initiative vs. Guilt Description: Children have newfound power at this stage as they have developed motor skills and become more and more engaged in social interaction with people around them. They now must learn to achieve a balance between eagerness for more adventure and more responsibility...
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...AO1 – Patterns of Development This coursework will describe how children develop according to milestones from birth to eight years old. Activity 1 Emily is 17 years old and lives on the outskirts of Woking. She is currently living with her mum and attends St. John the Baptist Sixth Form College in Old Woking. Emily is a conscientious and hard working individual and her qualifications clearly support this. Having achieved excellent grades at GCSE and AS level, Emily is eager to continue with further education by hopefully attending Portsmouth University and pursuing a career in film and television production. Emily enjoys a variety of activities such as socialising with friends and photography. She has a great interest in fashion and styling as well as thoroughly enjoys looking at the latest brands by designers such as Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port. The main stages are – Infant (0 – 1 year) Toddler (1 – 3 years) Pre-school child (3 – 5 years) School age (5 – 8 years) |Key stage |Growth |Physical |Intellectual (language and |Emotional/ | | | | |cognitive) |Social | |Infant (0 – 1|At the beginning of this |At the beginning of this stage, a |At the beginning of this |At the beginning of this stage,| |year) |stage, a...
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...brain development of toddlers. These stuck out to me because they were the most interesting topics we discussed about and was enjoyable to learn. The cost of the baby was the most entertaining unit that was taught. Babies cost a lot through diapering, feeding, clothing, and accessories including the crib and car seat. When becoming a parent, it is important to look at the different choices for your newborn. Many times, parents choose between breast feeding or giving the baby formula, diapers or cloth diapers and the type of crib or car seat to use. Parents have to choose what is best for their child and for themselves. Clothing alone can cost hundreds of dollars. Newborns need constant changing since there will be many accidents. They need onsies, pajamas, shirts, pants, along with hats. Baby clothes can be pricey, so it's important to go to a store that will be affordable. If a parent chooses to use regular diapers, those can cost you hundreds as well....
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...Position | Education Preferred/Required | Skills/Requirements | My Input | Preschool Teacher | Plans and implements activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. This person is responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, and developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children. They also communicate directly with parents and maintain classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness. | Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and/or state education requirements for a Teacher requiredDegree in Early Childhood Education or related area highly desirable | 3+ years of early childhood education experience desirable, 4+ years of experience working with assigned age group desirable, Excellent organizational skills required, Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours required, CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain desirable, Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required | I also feel it is important to keep a report of what the children learn each week to help keep the parents involved, and it is also important to ALWAYS communicate with the parent. Also interact with children in a respectful and educational and fun manner. I also feel it is important to be able to plan a curriculum | Toddler Teacher | Each day, our teachers have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families. You will work in an environment that values your contributions...
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