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646- Child Psychology
4th quarter project
Objective: Students will research and present the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities
of a child ranging from 2 to 7-years old.
Due Date: May 1st through May 10th. All typed requirements are due on the day you
present. Permission forms for children are due on the day BEFORE you present.
Total value: 90 points
Requirements
Part I: Research, Bibliography, Lesson Plan (all required to be typed) (45 points)
Research
(20 points)
- Include
a title page (does not need to be in APA format)
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Using your
textbook and other secondary sources, you are required to find 25
abilities/skills for EACH domain.
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Create 3 separate
sections and list all the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities of
your chosen age. Note: you may also research the age above your child,
especially if the child has an approaching birthday or is “advanced” for their
age.
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A minimum of 4
sources are required, including your text. Only credible websites will be
accepted (.edu, .org, .gov)
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Textbook as a
source:
o Ch. 6- physical dev in first 3 years; Ch. 7- cognitive
dev in first 3 years; Ch. 8- psychosocial dev in first 3 years; Ch. 9- physical
dev ages 3-6;
Ch. 10- cognitive dev ages 3-6; Ch. 11-
psychosocial dev ages 3-6
For children older than 6 years, refer to
chapters 12, 13, 14
Bibliography
(5 points)
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On a separate
page, cite at least 4 sources in APA format. Refer to the APA link on the blog
for examples.
Lesson
Plan (20 points)
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This is the
design/outline for your live presentation and must be theme-based and
age-appropriate.
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Your lesson plan
should be based on your research compiled about your child’s abilities.
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The flow and
execution of your lesson is up to you, but it must include at least 5 physical,
5 cognitive, and 5 psychosocial observable skills performed by your child. Be
creative! Note: one activity may include several examples of the domains.
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Be specific in
your description of each activity/ability.
o Example: By the age of 8 children have the ability to
hop within small squares and hop in rhythmic patterns. They have balance,
coordination, and well-developed gross motor skills. To show this we are going
to play hopscotch.
o The above example is also how you should explain and
describe the action of your child in your live presentation.
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Include the use
of additional materials and props for your activities.
Part II: Presentation- (45 points)
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Your presentation
is the execution of the above designed lesson plan and activities.
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All presentations
should include
o Execution of 5 examples from each of the 3 domains (15
points)
o Preparation for technology, permission slips (5
points)
o Creativity (5 points)
o Numerous additional materials and props (15 points)
o Evidence of hard work and effort, organization (5
points)
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3 options:
o 1. Bring a child to class.
§ With your direction, the child will showcase the
abilities designed in your lesson plan
§ Guidelines for this option:
Ø Children may not stay in school all day. Arrange for
them to be picked up or dropped off. No more than three class periods.
Ø You must have a permission slip from the parent of the
child
Ø You must have the signatures of the teachers who this
child will be visiting. The child may
not stay in a class that is taking a test or watching a video inappropriate for
a child.
Ø All permission slips and teacher slips should be
attached to your project.
Ø Make sure you have items that will help occupy the
child; coloring books, games, books, toys, etc.
Ø Seriously consider if your child will handle a live
presentation well. If not, you may want to do another option, or do a video
back-up. Rehearse the project with your
child ahead of time.
o 2. Video presentation
§ With your guidance and interaction, the child will
showcase the abilities designed in your lesson plan
§ Make sure the video is smooth and use any necessary
editing
o 3. Teach the class a lesson
§ Based on the age of your choice: pre-school,
kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade
§ Your classmates will conduct the activities as
outlined in your lesson plan
§ All materials for the lesson must be prepared and
provided for the class.
Note: Any requirements that
are turned in late will result in a deduction of points. You must check all technology materials with
me at least the day before you present. Be prepared for your chosen date of the
presentation.
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