31 Jan EXPECTATIONS OF THIS ROLE

ECE201 Child Development

Module 2 Assignment

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

In teams, you will create a research-based handbook complete with written component and illustrations and graphics.

For this assignment, you will be placed (virtually) in a real-world scenario that occurs in schools. Please read the following description of the authentic performance task and complete the requirements as described in the scenario.

SCENARIO

“Imagine you are an expert in child development. You will design a helpful handbook for new and expecting parents that will be a helpful resource for parents in learning about how their child will develop in a variety of areas. In your handbook, define specific topics in child development, providing in-depth explanations of the characteristics of each (research-based), and develop three key activities that parents can do at home for each of the following topics to include:

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development Approaches

Language Development

Your handbook should be realistic, research-based, and precise, and should address all 5 required components in a research-based manner using text support and outside research to create a comprehensive informational handbook focused on development in early childhood.”

The handbook should be 2000-2500 words and should include at least four (4) citations. The sections should be clearly marked with headings so that your instructor knows which points you are addressing. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The title page and references page so not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.

Agreement Sheet for Group Project Roles

In this section, each team member should identify which role they will take to help the team complete the assigned task successfully and collaboratively. You will receive a group grade for this project. The group grade on this assignment will make up 80% of your individual grade for this assignment.

TEAM MEMBER’S NAME

ROLE

EXPECTATIONS OF THIS ROLE

Rating of Group Members

Each member of the team must contribute productively and fulfill the obligations associated with his/her role. Rate each of your team members from above, based on the degree of their contribution to the successful completion of the group project. This information will be confidential and only known by your instructor. Based on the feedback of the rating by group members, 20% of your individual grade will be dependent on the rating by your team members as low (1), medium (3), or high (5) in terms of their contributions to the team and their fulfillment of the team agreement above.

TEAM MEMBER’S NAME

RATING

FEEDBACK ABOUT PERFORMANCE