Posted: March 3rd, 2017

If you do not, wonder about possible details of this child’s early life. What do you wonder? Why? What did you observe that sparked your questions?

Integration/Final Consolidation Week

Description:

Submit final integrated case summary to instructors, as well as posting it on your neighborhood forum. The final case study should be a polished written report (based on your weekly drafts) that is 3-5 PAGES long (double-spaced).

CASE STUDY

To complete your case study project, you will need to observe a child, ideally under three years old.  Older is okay, but not too much older. Ask your friends, neighbors and relatives to find one. If you cannot identify a child to observe, contact us for assistance.

PART I:  WHO IS THIS CHILD? (8 POINTS)

Observe a child for at least 20 minutes. Using non-identifying information, describe the child. Help us to “see” this particular child based on your description.

• Tell us this child’s age, gender, and what they look and move like
• Briefly describe the child’s demeanor and behavior
• Choose 3 words or phrases to express your initial impression of this child
• Share what you know (or wonder) about the child’s prenatal and early development. Convey what you know (or wonder) about milestones reached, such as sitting up, crawling, walking, and talking, and whether these were early, on time, or delayed.

NOTE:  You may not know any of this information.  If you do not, wonder about possible details of this child’s early life. What do you wonder? Why?  What did you observe that sparked your questions?

PART II:  WHO IS THIS CHILD IN THEIR