Early Ed Paper

Part I: Case Study #1 Review all of the documents and videos provided for Case Study #1. Write a 1- to 2-page response that addresses the following: -Choose one segment in the video of Angelica playing that illustrates her level of development in one or more of the domains of child development. -Describe the segment, and explain how it reveals characteristics of her physical, cognitive, or socio-emotional development. -What observation tools did you use in the process, and why? Part II: Case Study #2 Review all of the documents provided for Case Study #2. Write a 1- to 2-page response that addresses the following: -Analyze the work sample from Nathan. -Describe at least one specific aspect of the work sample that reveals something about Nathan’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. -Provide a rationale for your response that uses specific examples from the work sample and connections to the professional knowledge base. Part III: Analysis and Recommendations In a 5- to 7-page response, analyze the information in each case study, and make a recommendation for developmentally appropriate practice for each child. Your response should include: -A brief analysis of each child’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, based on the documents and videos provided and your knowledge of the frameworks of early childhood development -A recommendation for at least two additional strategies that could be used to gather information from families about the development of the children in the case studies (Note: Explain why information from families is critical in assessing development.) -A recommendation for developmentally appropriate learning experiences for each child, with an explanation of how these experiences reflect the principles of developmentally appropriate practice   Case Study #1: Angelica, 9 months old -Angelica at Play -Document #1: Weekly Observations  -Document #2: Parent Questionnaire Case Study #2: Nathan, 4 years old -Document #1: Quarterly Child Assessment Rubric  -Document #2: Sample Drawing by Nathan  -Document #3: Parent Interview