observation assignment

Please choose ONE of the following two assignments to complete. Indicate which assignment you chose on the cover page. Research should be from the required text.

Assignment I

Language Development

• Observe a child between the ages of 3years old and 7 years old interact with another adult (not you). This should be about 3-5 minutes long. Write up the script of the conversation you observed. Include any activities or nonverbal communication that you saw. This should be 2-3 pages long.
• Write an analysis of the language from the script with specific examples included. Make sure the analysis is based on language you observed and recorded. Please include appropriate citations and references in APA format whenever any theory is mentioned or information from the book (required) or other sources (allowed but not required). The analysis should be 1-2-page long. The assignment in total should be 3-5 pages long.

Assignment II

Piaget & Conservation

• Assess a child between the ages of 5 years old and 7 years old with 2 of Piagets conservation tasks. You may choose conservation of liquid, and conservation of mass. This is best done in person but may be done via videoconference. Write up the script of the conversation you observed. Include any reactions or nonverbal communication that you saw. This should be 1-3 pages long.
• Write an analysis of what you observed in terms of the childs Stage according to Piaget based on the tasks performed. Make sure your analysis and results are based on what you observed and recorded. Please include appropriate citations and references in APA format for any theory discussed, information from the book (required) or other sources (allowed but not required). The analysis should be 1-2-page long. The assignment in total should be 2-4 pages long.

Rubric

Assignment Rubric

Assignment Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

All questions are answered completely

7 to >5.0 pts

Full Marks

5 to >2.0 pts

Answers are somewhat complete.

2 to >0 pts

Answers are largely incomplete.

7 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Paper is well written with appropriate citations and references.

3 to >2.0 pts

Full Marks

2 to >0 pts

Some mistakes with grammar and/or citations.

3 pts