Select an approximate five (5) to fifteen (15)-minute video of preschool children to use for this project. (You may use a couple of videos if needed.) You can choose any video that you find interesting. It is suggested that you start by going to YouTube and typing in search phrases such as preschool children or preschool-aged children at play. Finding the videos is your responsibility and is part of developing your information literacy.
realize not every video will work perfectly for this project. Find one that is close. For any items not observed, write N/A on the observation chart. The goal is not to observe everything on the chart. The goal is to practice observing for specific things.
Include the video link/s on the reference page, with full reference information in APA style.
Submission Instructions:
Follow current edition APA style and include the following:
Title Page
“Paper” – this will not be a typical paper…just include the questions along with your brief answers to them – after the Title page
Question 1: Define cognitive development and socio-emotional development. (Write a few sentences and explain/define these and give some examples of things you would observe. Cite/reference the literature by writing a few sentences about related theories, developmental milestone examples, etc.
Question 2: Who did you observe? (e.g., Describe the age of the child/children, whether you observed a boy/girl, etc.)
Question 3: Where did the video take place? (e.g., Describe the setting…a classroom, playground, etc…inside/outside…morning/afternoon, etc.)
Question 4: Based on the observations, what three (3) or four (4) things did you see that show cognitive development status and socio-emotional development status? (Make sure you address both cognitive and socio-emotional development)
Question 5: Analyze your observations – (Relate your observations of both cognitive and socio-emotional development and explain whether you think the child/children are on track based on the readings/theories.
Question 6: How would you evaluate the observation tool/chart? – Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a specific observation tool to observe a child (e.g., the observation checklist you used for this assignment). Discuss whether the tool/chart helped you be a better and more focused observer.
Question 7: How will you use this kind of observation tool or technique in your current or future job or life? Write a sentence or two…
Reference Page – Make sure to include complete reference information, including the video link for the video you used for the observation. You must have related in-text citations to credit information that aligns with your reference list (APA).
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