Instruction
Description:
The purpose of this assignment is to research and analyze a specific phase in human development. You are asked to identify the development needs of a specific period of your choice… then connect the growth of this period to identify the influence of play. A main factor in this assignment is to assert what you think is the most critical area of development and use research and play as evidence of your assertion.
Requirements:
A. Chose a specific age / development period you would like to explore – this will cover a 2 year span that you will focus this paper on. FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT YOU MAY NOT PICK THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF LIFE
B. Make an assertion to what you think is the most import area of human development during that period. Make a strong case for how this is the most important area of growth for this period with the different forms of play for this age being the proof for your assertion.
C. Think and research the development milestones associated with this period you have chosen. Holistic development of physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally how you grow. Use at least two resources to validate your development.
* You must also provide at least 2 relevant sources from beyond class to help you make the case and elaborate on the healthy and unhealthy development of this period with play as your examples. Cite these resources as well
D. You must identify which of Erikson’s stages of development his cover. You need to incorporate the conflict of that period as a reference for the assertion you will make.
E. Connect specific examples of how play assists during this period in the learning/growing process during this period especially that area you think is most important. Integrate play to Erickson’s conflict and developmental milestones during this period. Use as many examples as you can of play to make the connection for how play impact our development for this period.
F. Organize the paper as outlined above in an easy to read type-written format (1” margins on all four sides). The paper is 3-5 double-spaced pages (no cover sheet please).
NO TITLE PAGE NECESSARY – JUST PUT YOUR NAME, CLASS AND TIME OF CLASS ON