GCSE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT WELCOME Aim of this session: To introduce - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
GCSE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT WELCOME Aim of this session: To introduce the Long Task worth 30% of the GCSE grade which is called The Child Study SO FAR Every student has completed 2 pieces of coursework (Short Tasks) Each
Grade
study and each one has a deadline date.
aged between 6months to 5 years old.
be well presented and meet the target grade for the student
SECTION OF THE CHILD STUDY WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN THIS SECTION DEADLINE RESEARCH 10 MARKS 1. Background information– child profile and milestone checklist. 2. Choice of theme (physical or Intellectual) and reasons for choice. 3. Mind map to show where information for research into chosen theme can be found 4. 5- 8 pages of research into the chosen theme (THIS WILL BE COMPLETED OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS + SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER) 5. Concluding research and writing the Task Title 6. Outline of the steps to be carried out in the remainder of the study FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 SELECTING AND PLANNING THE OBSERVATIONS: 10 MARKS 1. Mind map of 10 possible observation activities with brief descriptions. 2. Select 6 activities and reject 4 activities with reasons. 3. Methods of observing children – descriptions and reasons for choice 4. Methods of recording the observations – descriptions and reasons for choice 5. Observation 1 planning sheet + blank recording sheets 6. Observation 2 planning sheet + blank recording sheets 7. Observation 3 planning sheet + blank recording sheets 8. Observation 4 planning sheet + blank recording sheets 9. Observation 5 planning sheet + blank recording sheets Observation 6 planning sheet + blank recording sheets FRIDAY 7th OCTOBER 2016 PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS: 14 MARKS APPLYING UNDERSTANDING TO OBSERVATIONS 12 MARKS 1. Write-up of each of the 6 observation using a variety of recording methods. 2. Applying understanding – linking the theory to what you have observed in each observation. FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2016 CONCLUSIONS AND EVALUATION 14 MARKS 1. Conclude what you have found out – relate back to the task title. 2. A review of your performance in all areas of the study. 3. Changes made to the original plan and reasons why. 4. Strengths and Weaknesses of the study. FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2017
STUDENTS SELECT EITHER PHYSICAL OR INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT TO BASE THEIR OBSERVATIONS ON
the scene – it tells an examiner what you know about the child from the preliminary visit, what you intend to focus the
have selected this area to
ability to research into the specific development area using a variety of resources
can only be achieved if you carry
RESEARCH 10 MARKS
milestone checklist.
reasons for choice.
research into chosen theme can be found
(THIS WILL BE COMPLETED OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS + SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER)
remainder of the study
FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016
that you can use the research collected in the first chapter of your study.
to set up and observe, using a variety of different methods, that are relevant to the age of the child and the developmental area you wish to study
ability to pre-plan the
sheets and other resources necessary
ACTIVITY SELECT OR REJECT? WHY HAVE I SELECTED OR REJECTED THIS? A COOKING ACTIVITY REJECT
I have rejected this activity as Matthew is too young to engage in this
handling hot ingredients. In my research it suggested that 1-2 year
PLAY DOUGH SELECT
I have selected this as Play dough is non-toxic and Matthew would be able to handle this without getting too messy. He will use his hands to roll, mould and shape the dough. It is discovery play
A TRIP TO THE PARK SELECT
I have selected this as there is a park close to where Matthew lives and I could observe his gross motor skills as he plays on the equipment with his mum supervising him
MAKING A COLLAGE REJECT
I have rejected this activity as it requires very precise fine motor co-ordination and I think this would be too advanced for Matthews stage of development
A VISIT TO A SOFT PLAY CENTRE SELECT
I have selected this as it is a safe form of physical play. Matthew attends a soft play session every week with children
and one of these should be with a child of a similar age so you can compare the two children. You must show an examiner at least 3 different methods of observing with reasons for your choice.
from:
YOU MUST SHOW AT LEAST 3 METHODS
CAN BE USED AS EVIDENCE
BY YOU TO PROVIDE A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING FOR AN EXAMINER
THE OBSERVATION
AREA OF DEVELOPMENT
PRESENTING A LOT OF INFORMATION
ASSESS DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME
THE FIRST FEW MONTHS – LIFE WITH A NEW BABY!
The aim of this session is for you to find out as much as possible about the PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT during the first 2-3 months and the impact of a newborn baby on life in general. Complete the checklist during the session and write up any other relevant points on the next page PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST DEVELOPMENT STAGE STAGE REACHED IS WORKING TOWARDS THIS Can lift head briefly when lying on stomach Can lift head by 45 degrees when lying on stomach Head control- head will fall back if not supported but neck muscles are getting stronger When held in sitting position, the baby rolls forward (back and neck muscles are still weak) When baby is held in a standing position, the legs tend to sag at the hips and knees. Hands are held open for most of the time and the grasp reflex has gone. Spends time looking at his hands Can focus on a face Responds to sudden noises e.g. a rattle or bell, by startling, crying, quietening. Vocalises in ways other than crying e.g. cooing Follows an object moved in an arch, about 15cm from his face, to the midline (straight ahead) Follows an object moved in an arch, about 15cm from his face, past the midline (turns his head) Smiles in response to mums/dads smile
REQUIRED
POINTS TO DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING
POSSIBLE AFTER THE OBSERVATION
ADVANCE OF THE OBSERVATION
CHILD TO ANOTHER OF A SIMILAR AGE
INTEREST TO THE CHILD STUDY PRESENTATION AND SHOWS ICT USAGE
All 6 should include the following: DATE of OBSERVATION: TIME of DAY: LENGTH of OBSERVATION: WHERE OBSERVATION TOOK PLACE: AGE of CHILD: (state in yrs and months) AIM of the OBSERVATION (look back at your planning sheet) WRITTEN RECORD – write/type up neatly PHOTOS - Mount the photos on A4 card and annotate using key words associated with the focus of your study CHECKLISTS – write a brief conclusion or create graphs if possible SAMPLES OF THE CHILDS WORK – annotate using key words associated with the focus of your study
INTERPRET OBSERVATIONS TO SHOW UNDERSTANDING USE RESEARCH TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE OFFER OWN THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS COMPARE CHILD WITH EXPECTED NORMS
mature tripod grasp
the page and did not remain in the lines
minutes on his picture
was of a scary tiger – his favourite book is “The Tiger who came to tea”
Development” suggests that 2 year olds will show a preference for one colour, should be using a tripod grasp and may concentrate for up to 10 minutes on an activity.
recommend that parents and carers allow children the freedom to express themselves using art materials without the need to “get it right” e.g. staying within the lines. More importantly is that a parent/carer should talk to the child about their drawing and show interest in it. Toby has been given lots of
since he was about 18 months and his mum and dad
encouraged Toby to develop his tripod grasp by holding his hand with the crayon. Toby loves books and is read to several times a day. This has had a tremendous effect on his concentration levels and speech development. He is beginning to use his imagination when drawing
minutes which is the milestone for concentration for a 2-3 year old. Toby is 2 years and one month and is exceeding his milestone
tripod grasp (see photo) which is exceeding his milestones for fine manipulative skills
Guide to compare Toby's development with expected norms or milestones (page 67)
BEEN OBSERVED AND FOUND OUT.
OUTCOME.
PERFORMANCE IN ALL OF THE WORK – STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES AND HOW YOU WOULD IMPROVE THE WEAKNESSES.
WAS THE CHOICE RELEVANT IN RELATION TO THE CHILD YOU STUDIED
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