Teachers’ Colleges of Jamaica Bachelor of Education COURSE: CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 2 ASSESSMENT AND RUBRICS SEMESTER 2 (2019 – 2020) ASSESSMENT 1 Group Presentation: Select one of the Health Issues listed below that impact children’s holistic development and simulate either 1. a Radio Talk-show programme. 2. A Seminar OR A Workshop 3. Creative Presentation Radio host/ moderator/presenters must present an overview of the Health problem, State the causes of it, and how it impact children’s holistic development before inviting participants/radio audience to pose questions. It is the responsibility of the host/ moderator/presenter to guide the discussion/ Presentation and also pose questions to his/her audience. Presentation should include practical tips for helping children and their families and referral to appropriate service agencies for help. (Be Creative; remember you are the experts) Health issues - Mosquito Borne diseases (Dengue, Chickengunia, Zik V, Maleria …) Childhood Diseases – Chicken pox, measles, Other Health Issues - Hand foot and mouth disease, Conjunctivitis, Meningitis, Malnutrition NB (Any other health issue that affect young children) (PRESENTATION DATE: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2020) ASSESSMENT 2 - Child Study TEACHERS’ COLLEGES OF JAMAICA COURSE: Child Development II ASSIGNMENT: Child Study GROUP: Early Childhood Select a child within the age range 2 – 8 years and report on his/her growth and development in all domains – Physical development (physical growth & motor coordination), Cognitive development (intellectual and language development), Social & Emotional development and Language development. Observe and interact with the child at home, school & during play (indoor/ and outdoor). Use a developmental checklist to guide your observations and interactions. This study should give the reader a comprehensive in-depth “picture” of a specific child. This study should summarize all the information you have collected from the child, his/her parents, teacher(s) or other individuals involved in the child’s life and also from your observations. Use the following guidelines in completing this assignment: 1. Title Page: Child Study, your name, course name, date, and instructor’s name ) 2. Table of Contents 3. Acknowledgements SECTION 1 Introduction: This section defines a child study and identifies four reasons for studying children. It should also include a brief explanation of the contents and organization of the study. SECTION 2 Personal Data – Include Child’s Name, Sex, Date of Birth, Age, Birth Order, Nationality, Height, Weight, With whom does the child reside? What are their occupations? State First Name & Age of Sibling(s) and Grade Level. SECTION 3 - Home and Family Background SECTION 4 - Report on o type of family o adequacy of materials for assisting learning o home and community in which the child lives. (Interview the child’s parent/s and teacher to glean additional information) Child Development Physical Development (a) define gross and fine motor skills (b) Use a checklist to see if the child has mastered some fine and motor gross skills . (c) Engage the child in 2 (2 fine and 2 gross) physical activities and report on the results. (d) Make at least 2 recommendations to foster the child’s continued development. (NB – Make reference to the Developmental Theorists for each section) Cognitive Development (a) Define Cognitive Development. (b) Use the checklist/Anecdotal Records to gather information about the child’s cognitive development. Report your findings and state how this relates to Piaget’s theory on cognitive development. (c) Allow the child to do a cognitive task e.g. Problem solving, matching, sorting, colouring or creating a figure or an image from materials you gave them. Report on the result. (d) Make at least 2 recommendations to foster the child’s continued development Language Development (a) Define Language Development (b) Use the checklist/ Running Records to gather information about the child’s language development. Report your findings. (c) Engage the child in a conversation from an activity for example Picture reading, free talk about a special event or place, or let the child write about a topic and then you talk to him/her about what has been written. Report on the result. (d) Make at least 2 recommendations to foster the child’s continued development Social and Emotional Development (a) Define Social and Emotional Development (b) Use the checklist/Anecdotal to gather information about the child’s social and emotional development. Report your findings. (c) Observe the child’s social interaction at home, school and with their peers. Make notes on the conversations and interactions with others. Report on the result. (d) Make at least 2 recommendations to foster the child’s continued development Appendices - References - samples of work given for the various activities questionnaire used for conducting interviews (Teachers, Parents etc) Checklist Photographic evidence to support interactions with the child Letter from parent/guardian giving permission to study the child NB. THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES (DUE DATE: WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2020) TEACHERS’ COLLEGES OF JAMAICA Department of Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Education Group Presentation Grading Criteria Course: Child Growth & Development 2 Topic: ------------------------------------------------- Date ----------------------------- GROUP MEMBERS: ---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------CRITERIA INTRODUCTION: Creative and captures audience attention CONTENT: o Knowledge of content evident throughout the presentation = /20 o Information is appropriate, clear and logically presented = /10 o Explains content accurately in relevant terms = /10 o Evidence of research for Topic = /10 PRESENTATION: o Effective strategy for presentation = /2 o Logical sequencing of information = /3 o Visuals are easy to read and understand = /5 o Visuals/Skits are used to complement oral presentation = /5 o Presentation is audible and presenters make eye contact with audience and avoid simply reading report = /5 o Presentation is creative = /2 o Articulates clearly in SJE and uses correct grammar = /3 PARTICIPATION OF GROUP MEMBERS: o Full participation of all members of the group - /5 o Members were adequately knowledgeable about the content = /5 RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS: o Engaging the audience = /5 o Respond appropriately to questions from the audience = /5 CONCLUSION: o Appropriate method used to conclude presentation (brief summary, quiz, etc.) TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORES SCORES OBTAINED 5 50 25 10 10 5 100 COMMENTS: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Signature: TEACHERS’ COLLEGES OF JAMAICA Department of Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Education Child Study Grading Criteria Name ____________________________ Date___________________ Description Title Page (1) Table of Contents (2) Acknowledgements (2) Definition of child study (2) Four reasons (8) Personal Data- Include Child’s Name, Sex, Date of Birth, Age, Birth Order, Nationality, Height, Weight, With whom does the child reside? What are their occupations? State first name & age of sibling (s) and Grade Level. Home & Family Background Type of Family (3) Adequacy of materials for assisting learning (4) Home and community in which the child lives (5) Physical Development -Definition of gross and fine motor skills (2) -Report on child’s physical development includes: a) Reference to checklist used to observe child (2) a) Two activities (1 fine and 1 gross) to engage child (4) b) Two recommendations to foster the child’s continued development (4) Cognitive Development -Definition of Cognitive Development (2) -Report on child’s cognitive development includes: a) Reference to checklist used to observe child (2) b) Cognitive task given to child (For example, problem solving, matching, sorting, colouring or creating a figure or an image).Reference is made to Piaget’s theory on Cognitive Development (4) d) Two recommendations to foster the child’s continued development (4) Language Development -Definition of Language Development (2) -Report on child’s language development includes: a) Reference to checklist used to observe child (2) b) Language activity given to child (For example, picture reading, free talk, writing task) (4) c) Two recommendations to foster the child’s continued development (4) Possible score 5 10 10 12 12 12 12 Score Social and Emotional Development -Definition of Social and Emotional Development (2) -Report on child’s social and emotional development includes: a) Reference to checklist used to observe child’s development (2) b) Reference to child’s conversations and interactions with others (2) c) Two recommendations to foster the child’s continued development (4) 10 Language Use -Grammar -Spelling -Punctuation -Sentence Structure Organization 5 2 References -APA citation style 6th Edition 2 Appendices -Samples of work given for the various activities (2) - Instruments used for data collection (For example, checklist, questionnaire) (3) -Photographic evidence to support interactions with the child (2) 8 -Letter from parent/guardian giving permission to study the child (1) TOTAL 100 COMMENTS: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Lecturer’s Signature__________________________________ Date _________________
