LF002
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LF002: Developmental Concepts: Analyze the interdependency of developmental concepts and processes to better understand
human behavior in varied settings.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations
Module 1: Prenatal and Neonatal
Part I: Infant Development Based on the Family Case Study, write 2–3 pages for your Part I portion of your paper and include the following: LO 1.1: Explain the environmental factors presented in the case study, as well as others that may be present but not specifically identified in the case study that might affect Sam’s development.
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete explanation of the environmental factors presented in the case study of Sam. No other environmental factors were identified or discussed that might affect Sam’s development. Does not provide examples and does not justify response with citations from the Resources in the Learning Activities or from the search from the literature and/or the Walden Library.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete explanation of the environmental factors presented in the case study of Sam. Other environmental factors were identified and discussed that might affect Sam’s development. Provides examples and justifies response with citations from the Resources in the Learning Activities or from the search from the literature and/or the Walden Library.
With the environmental factors you explained previously: LO 1.2: Explain what you think the best-case scenario and the worst-case scenario might be for Sam’s short-
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete explanation of the best-case scenario and the worst-case scenario for Sam’s short-term developmental outcomes in childhood.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete explanation of the best-case scenario and the worst-case scenario for Sam’s short-term developmental outcomes in childhood.
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations term developmental outcomes in childhood, and explain why
Justification of the best-case scenario and the worst-case scenario for Sam’s short-term developmental outcomes in childhood is also vague, inaccurate, or incomplete. Does not include specifics, examples, and citations from the literature.
Justification of the best-case scenario and the worst-case scenario for Sam’s short-term developmental outcomes in childhood is also clear, accurate, or complete. Includes specifics, examples, and citations from the literature.
Module 2: Infancy and Toddlerhood
Part II: Child-Rearing Styles and Implications for Attachment Analyze the development of Jane and Roberto’s 3- year-old toddler, Julie. Write 1–2 pages for your Part II portion of your paper and include the following: LO 2.1: Identify (3) factors in Julie’s family that currently have implications for her development.
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete identification of at least (3) factors that currently have implications for the toddler’s development. Does not provide examples, and does not justify response with citations from the Resources in the Learning Activities or from the search from the literature and/or the Walden Library.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete identification of (3) factors that currently have implications for the toddler’s development. Provides examples and justifies response with citations from the Resources in the Learning Activities or from the search from the literature and/or the Walden Library.
LO 2.2: Analyze Roberto’s parenting style and the implications of that parenting style on Julie’s attachment style.
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete analysis of Roberto’s parenting style.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete analysis of Roberto’s parenting style.
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations
Also, response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete analysis of the implications of the parenting style on the toddler’s attachment style. No specific information provided nor examples or justification in the responses. Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Also, response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete analysis of the implications of the parenting style on the toddler’s attachment style. Specific information was provided along with examples and justification in the responses. Provides citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
LO 2.3: Describe ways that Julie’s teachers can specifically support her in school given her current family dynamics at home. Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations from the resources in your Learning Activities or from your search in the Walden Library.
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete description of the ways Julie’s teachers can specifically support her current family dynamics at home. Does not provide specific information or examples or justification in the responses. Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete description of the ways Julie’s teachers can specifically support her current family dynamics at home. Specific information was provided along with examples and justification in the responses. Provides citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Module 3: Adolescence
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations
Part III: Adolescence Analyze the development of Alex, the 14-year-old high school freshman in this family. Write 2–3 pages addressing the following topics: LO 3.1: Analyze three (3) ways in which Alex’s physical changes impact his social relationships including both romantic and peer relationships. Pay special attention to the impact of timing of Alex’s puberty on development. Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations from the Resources from the Learning Activities or from your search from the literature and/or Walden Library.
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete analysis of at least three (3) ways in which Alex’s physical changes impact his social relationships, including both romantic and peer relationships. Pay special attention to the impact of timing of Alex’s puberty on development. Does not provide specific information or examples or justification in the responses. Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete analysis of three (3) ways in which Alex’s physical changes impact his social relationships, including both romantic and peer relationships. Pay special attention to the impact of timing of Alex’s puberty on development. Specific information was provided along with examples and justification in the responses. Provides citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
LO 3.2: Explain three (3) factors that explain Alex’s current level of academic motivation. Also, explain the implications of academic motivation for academic
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete explanation of at least (3) factors that explain Alex’s current level of academic motivation.
Response is clear, accurate, or includes a complete explanation of (3) factors that explain Alex’s current level of academic motivation.
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations success, as well as other aspects of development.
Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations from the Resources from the Learning Activities or from your search from the literature and/or Walden Library.
Response does not include a complete explanation of the implications of academic motivation for academic success, as well as other aspects of development.
Does not provide specific information or examples or justification in the responses. Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Response includes a complete explanation of the implications of academic motivation for academic success, as well as other aspects of development.
Provides specific information along with examples and justification in the responses. Provides citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Module 4: Early and Middle Adulthood
Part IV: Middle Adulthood Based on what you have been presented regarding this family case study, select Jane or Roberto for this part of your paper. Once you select the adult for this part, select one aspect of adulthood (e.g., identity development, vocational development,
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete description of the aspect of adulthood you selected within the developmental framework of middle adulthood. Does not provide specific information or examples or justification in the responses. Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete description of the aspect of adulthood you selected within the developmental framework of middle adulthood. Provides specific information along with examples and justification in the responses. Provides citations from the resources in the Learning
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations
marital relationships, or parenting), as it relates to who you selected. Write 2–3 pages for your Part IV of your paper and complete the following: LO 4.1: Describe an aspect of adulthood you selected within a developmental framework of middle adulthood.
Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations from the Resources from the Learning Activities or from your search from the literature and/or Walden Library.
Activities or from the Walden Library.
Activities or from the Walden Library.
Based on the aspect of adulthood selected: LO 4.2: Explain how physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development play into this aspect of adulthood.
Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete explanation of how physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development play into the aspect of adulthood selected. Does not provide specific information or examples or justification in the responses.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete explanation of how physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development play into the aspect of adulthood selected. Provides specific information along with examples and justification in the responses.
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations from the Resources from the Learning Activities or from your search from the literature and/or Walden Library.
Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Provides citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Based on the adult and the aspect of adulthood you selected: LO 4.3: Explain individuation in terms of the aspect selected. Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations from the Resources from the Learning Activities or from your search from the literature and/or Walden Library.
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete explanation of individuation in terms of the aspect selected. Does not provide specific information or examples or justification in the responses. Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete explanation of individuation in terms of the aspect selected. Provides specific information along with examples and justification in the responses. Provides citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Based on the adult and the aspect of adulthood you selected: LO 4.4: Explain three (3) challenges that might influence individuation in the area for the adult you selected.
Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, or includes an incomplete explanation of at least three (3) challenges that might influence individuation for the adult selected. Does not provide specific information or examples or justification in the responses.
Response is clear, accurate, and includes a complete explanation of three (3) challenges that might influence individuation for the adult selected. Provides specific information along with examples and justification in the responses.
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations from the Resources from the Learning Activities or from your search from the literature and/or Walden Library.
Does not provide citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Provides citations from the resources in the Learning Activities or from the Walden Library.
Mastery Rubric
In order to achieve mastery of this Competency, you must achieve a “2” on every Rubric row in addition to meeting the additional
expectation indicated in the Mastery Rubric.
Mastery Rubric No Yes
Exceeds Expectations: Developmental Concepts
Learning Objective: Analyze the interdependency of developmental concepts and processes to better understand human behavior in varied settings.
The developmental concepts and processes in the Family Case Study Assessment does not include a complete analysis of the interdependency of developmental concepts and processes to better understand human behavior in varied settings.
The developmental concepts and processes in the Family Case Study Assessment includes a complete analysis of the interdependency of developmental concepts and processes to better understand human behavior in varied settings.
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Professional Skills Building
The Faculty Assessor will provide feedback based on the following Professional Skills: Written Communication, Engaging Multiple Social and
Cultural Perspectives, and Information Literacy. Although the feedback is here to inform the development of your skills, it is not a barrier to
achieving the Competency, unless the writing is too poor to be able to score the content of the Assessment. Review the Rubric, and check your
work based on the Learning Objectives listed. If you are concerned that your writing will not meet these expectations yet, reach out to your
Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) so he or she can work with you to further develop this important professional skill.
It is highly recommended that you use this opportunity to practice these important skills in the context of this Competency Assessment in order
to receive feedback about your current level of proficiency.
Professional Skills Building 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations Information Literacy: Apply strategies to evaluate information in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
LO1: Identify and locate credible sources.
No sources or non-credible sources are present.
Sources are inconsistently credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
Sources are mostly credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
LO2: Analyze information sources.
Analysis is not present. Analysis superficially applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment and/or analysis is unclear.
Analysis thoroughly and clearly applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
LO3: Synthesize information from multiple, credible sources.
Synthesis is not present. Synthesis demonstrates a vague connection between multiple sources and/or the topic.
Synthesis demonstrates a clear and cohesive connection between multiple sources and/or ideas to support a given topic.
Engaging Multiple Social and Cultural Perspectives: Apply strategies to develop intellectual flexibility and broad knowledge that enables perception of the world through the perspectives of diverse social and cultural perspectives.
0 Not Present
1 Needs Improvement
2 Meets Expectations
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LO1: Recognize the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives.
Recognition is not present.
Response demonstrates a vague understanding of the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives.
Response demonstrates a clear understanding of the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives.
LO2: Recognize how knowledge from different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues in society.
Recognition is not present.
Response demonstrates a vague understanding of how different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues.
Response demonstrates a clear understanding of how different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues.
LO3: Evaluate the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society.
Evaluation is not present. Response provides an incomplete evaluation of the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society.
Response provides a thorough evaluation of the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society.
LO4: Evaluate competing social and cultural perspectives on specific problems in order to arrive at a solution.
Evaluation is not present. Response provides an incomplete evaluation of perspectives and/or does not offer a viable solution.
Response provides a thorough evaluation of differing perspectives and is able to make a judgement regarding viable solutions.
Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.
0 Not Present
1 Needs Improvement
2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Develop clear introduction statements. (AWE 3; essay-level skills)
Introduction statement is not present.
Introduction statement is unclear and/or unfocused.
Introduction statement is well- defined and clearly describes the topic and focus of the response.
LO2: Use transitions to connect ideas. (AWE 3; essay-level skills)
Transitions are not present.
Transitions are used inconsistently or limit reader’s access to ideas.
Writing conveys a cohesive idea through the effective use of transitions.
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LO3: Use appropriate tone and vocabulary for a given audience. (Awe 3; Awareness of audience and discipline)
Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate for the audience.
Vocabulary and tone vary throughout the writing, limiting reader’s access to ideas.
Vocabulary and tone communicate key concepts that are appropriate for the audience.
LO4: Apply APA formatting and style guidelines. (Awe 3 awareness of audience and discipline and credit to source)
APA formatting and style are not present.
Writing inconsistently uses in- text citations and references. Major errors in APA style impede understanding and/or violate standards for academic integrity.
Writing uses in-text citations appropriately, includes references when applicable, and is formatted according to APA style. Minor errors in APA style do not impede understanding or violate standards for academic integrity.