Growth and Development Observation Analysis Paper:
Objectives:
1.Determine an individual's current stage of development according to textbook information and selected theorists.
2.Compare the individual's behavior, growth, and development to the textbook description and selected theorists.
3.Identify unmet or uncompleted tasks of the individual's current stage of development.
4.Design a plan to assist the individual to achieve the tasks of his/her stage of development.
Growth & Development Observation Analysis Paper
Criteria
Brief Overview of Biographical Data
Brief overview of biographical data about your subject. Include age, sex, family structure, living arrangements, level of education, occupation, estimated socioeconomic status, and relationship to you, if applicable
10.0 pts
Theoretical description of individual's stage of development.
General description of individual’s current stage of development, according to the theories related to the stage.
20.0 pts
Observations of individual's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and development.
Observation and comparison of individual’s current stage of development. Make sure to provide description of all three areas of development (physical, cognitive, and psychosocial).
30.0 pts
State which developmental tasks are met/unmet
State which developmental tasks are met/unmet; providing evidence based on comparison of observations to theoretical description. For unmet task you should explain what may have influenced the delay and what stage of development has been achieved.
20.0 pts
Identify measures to assist or maintain the individual's effort to accomplish age-appropriate tasks.
Identify measures the individual may need to take to successfully complete his/her current stage of development or those stages that he/she has not yet reached.
10.0 pts
Adheres to APA format, utilizes correct grammar, and has effective writing.
Use APA format, including title page, reference page, and in-text citations. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Write in complete sentences but avoid run-on sentences.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0