CD 125: Child Observation

Every student will be responsible for a child observation of a child between the ages of 6 months and 7 years.  You must obtain written or verbal permission from the child’s parents or legal guardians before beginning with this observation. The child’s identity must be protected during the course of this observation.  If you observe a child in the CDC, all guidelines of the center must be followed.

Observe a child between the ages of 6 months – 7 years. The child can not be your own child or your grandchild.

Follow the complete guidelines discussed in class when exploring child's physical development, socio-emotional development cognitive development.

You must compare the child to the following theories of

a.)  Jean Piaget
b.)  Eric Erickson
c.)  Lev Vygotsky
d.)  Margaret Mahler OR Sigmund Freud OR Jerome Bruner OR  Lawrence Kohlberg OR Catherine Gilligane.) 
e.)  Other (you choice – you may select a theorist from your text NOT previously mentioned).

You must include five (5) theorists in the body of the observation. Six outside sources must be included in this observation.  You may include sources from text books, reputable journals or the  Internet. *The MLA format must be followed.  You may find the MLA format in the bookstore, library or on the Internet.

Examples of previous observations are on “reserve” in the library and in CDC classroom. Please do not include any “personal” pictures of the child.