| Category |
Assignment |
Subject |
Psychology |
| University |
Quality and Qualifications Ireland |
Module Title |
5N1279 Human Growth & Development |
Assignment 1
Format: You must write a case study about a child’s needs, using information from at least one specified developmental theorist. Your case study should include the following information:
- Background information about the child (i.e. age, sex, family background) and method used to gather information (i.e. interview/ questionnaire/ objective observation report)
- Identification of child’s age-related needs referring to the theorist/s you have chosen.
- Recommendations/ strategies for meeting their needs at this age. (i.e.) What could the family, school, community, or government agencies do to help meet their needs?
- Address what are important interpersonal skills to have when working with a child of this age
- Discuss the likely long-term effects of the child not having their identified developmental needs met. Performance Criteria:
Accurate assessment of needs
- Report presented in appropriate format with clear headings
- Methods used to collect information clearly outlined
- Identification of whether the child is at the normative stage of development for multiple aspects of development (physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social) Thorough understanding of interpersonal skills required
- The methods used are age-appropriate and carried out objectively
- Ethical issues of confidentiality and consent have been adhered to (signature of caretaker supplied; no real names used). Detailed description of appropriate strategies for meeting needs
- Understanding of long-term consequences of not having specific needs met at this age (i.e. for the area of development and 5 for the consequence)
- Five recommendations made for promoting holistic development for this age group
- Outline one practical strategy for each of the following to support meeting the needs of this aged child – an Early Childhood Educator, a Caretaker/ parent at home, a community group, the government
