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CE320 Language Development in Young Children
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Assignment 9 Essay
Please begin your introduction here. An introduction to the role that assessments have in language development and a summary of the points you will make in your paper. (10 Points) Delete directions from paper before submitting for a grade, please.
Purpose of Checklist
An explanation of the purpose of the checklist assessment. (10 Points) You will find this information in your Unit 7 reading.
Purpose of an Anecdotal Record
An explanation of the purpose of the checklist assessment. (10 Points) Advantages and Disadvantages of Video Observations
A paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of video observations. (10 Points) You will find this information in your Unit 7 reading.
Teacher Demonstrated Theoretical Perspective
A discussion of where you observed application of theory (i.e., behaviorist theory, cognitive developmentally theory, nativist theory, or interactionist theory) observed in at least one of the videos. (15 points) You will find information about these theories from Unit 2.
Teacher Demonstrated Developmentally Appropriate Practices
A discussion of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) principles observed in at least one of the videos. (15 points). Remember, you should connect NAEYC’s DAP to your writing.
Conclusion
A conclusion and short summary of your documentation and analysis experience. You should also reflect upon how this experience will prepare you for your career goals as an early childhood professional (15 points) You will want to proofread your paper before submitting it for a grade. Please do not change the order of this template since it is already in APA format. Thanks
References
Author, A.A. & Author, B.B. (publication year or n.d.). Title of article. Retrieved on
date from http://www.website. (This is for article from a website with one or more authors)
Website name. (publication year or n.d.). Title of article. Retrieved on date from
http://www.website. (This is for articles from a website with no author).
Author, A.A., Author, B.B., & Author, C.C. (publication year). Title of book with only the first
word capitalized. City, State of publisher: Publisher Company Name. (This is used for
books)
Appendix A
Example of Checklist 1: (See Reading of Chapter 12 Digital Book).
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Please write down at least five Reading Behaviors you expect to observe below: Reading Behaviors Observed: |
(Please checkmark any behaviors/characteristics observed below with an x. If there is no behavior noticed, then do not mark box.) Characteristic Present |
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Appendix B
Example of Anecdotal Record: (See reading in Chapter 12 of Digital Book).
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Purpose of the Observation Identified: Vocabulary level
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Summary of observation written out here. This summary can provide information about objective details observed. Subjective data should not be considered. In our exercise, we will be noting the vocabulary level on one observation.
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Appendix C
Example of Storybook-Based Language Observation: (See page 255 of Digital Book to find information about the value of shared book reading observations.)
Column One: Pick one child from the video and use a fictitious name. In column one record exactly what the child says in the video.
Column Two: Get a copy of the book and record what the book actually says or you can write down what you hear the teacher say. You can find the book from the video in your local library, school library, or online libraries.
Column Three: Use the knowledge you have learned about shared reading skills to analyze the child’s performance. You can also research and use other resources to gain additional knowledge about shared book reading skills. Put your cursor at the end of the word “Here” and click the tab key to add another row. At the end of each row, add another one in the same manner until you have completed your observation.
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Example A: The yellow cat |
Harry, the yellow cat |
Child provides own title for story. |
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Example B: The yellow cat took a ride. |
Harry was a yellow cat who went on a trip. |
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