Social development lesson plan

Social-Emotional Development Lesson Plan In this assignment, you will design the first of four professional lesson plans, focusing on the Social-Emotional Domain. Your objective is to construct an evidence-based learning experience for infants or toddlers (birth to 36 months) that facilitates co-regulation, emotional literacy, or prosocial communication. At the 200-level, your plan must go beyond “entertainment” and demonstrate a deep understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and the caregiver’s role in scaffolding affective development. Part I: Lesson Plan Requirements You must use the Manor College Lesson Plan Format. Every section of the template must be completed with professional-level detail, specifically addressing: Developmental Rationale: Why is this activity appropriate for your chosen age group? Reference specific social-emotional milestones (e.g., social referencing, self-soothing, or emerging empathy). Learning Objectives: State what the child will “know or be able to do” using observable, measurable verbs (e.g., “The toddler will use a ‘feeling card’ to identify a primary emotion with caregiver assistance”). The Caregivers Role: Detail the specific language, “serve and return” interactions, and co-regulation strategies you will use to support the child during the activity. Adaptations & Individualization: Explain how you would modify this plan for a child with a different temperament or a specific developmental delay. Part II: Collaborative Design & AI Integration For this assignment, Generative AI (e.g., Google Gemini, ChatGPT) is permitted as a pedagogical thought partner. However, a 200-level professional does not “copy and paste”; they critique and refine. If you utilize AI to brainstorm or draft your plan, you must submit an AI Disclosure Appendix containing: The Prompt Log: A transcript of the prompts you entered. The Critique: A brief paragraph (35 sentences) explaining how you modified the AI’s output to ensure it was safe, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based. Fact-Checking: Documentation of how you verified AI suggestions against trusted sources (e.g., your textbook or the NAEYC website). Submission Checklist Completed Lesson Plan: Using the official Manor College format. Citations: APA 7th edition formatting for any books, articles, or websites used (including AI citations). AI Appendix: Only required if AI was used during the design process. Presentation Readiness: Be prepared to lead a 5-minute professional “walk-through” of your plan during our next lab session. Academic Integrity Statement AI Use Permitted with Disclosure. While AI is a tool, the final submission must reflect your professional judgment. Unattributed AI content or failure to provide the “Prompt Log” will be considered a violation of academic integrity. Permitted: Using AI to brainstorm activity ideas or structure a learning objective. Prohibited: Submitting an AI-generated plan without personal modification, professional critique, or proper disclosure.