Examining Early and Middle Childhood Development
Assignment Context: The focus of this assignment is early and middle childhood. The case studies (attached) all feature children aged 6. Why age 6? Age 6 is a transitional time in which you can explore early childhood development and how it impacts middle childhood development.
Assignment Instructions
Introduction
Complete the following:
• Identify the title of the case study you selected.
• Provide an introduction that addresses the general context of development and the specific context of the child in the case study you selected.
• Provide an overview, from an ecological perspective, of the predominant factors of family, society, and culture that could impact this child’s development, including relevant examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence linked to those factors.
• Describe the general expectations for healthy development across developmental domains (cognitive, social and emotional, and physical) that should be evident as children transition from early to middle childhood. Link this description to child psychology developmental theories.
Case Analysis
Complete the following:
• Describe the primary developmental concern. Provide validation by including relevant examples from the case profile and links to supporting research evidence.
