ECD 102 Developmental Domains Theory to Practice

In this assignment, you are asked to focus on using your knowledge of child development and learning, appropriate observation, documentation and
assessment to create learning experiences that are supportive and challenging.
You will:
research developmental domains - social/emotional, physical (gross motor and fine motor) language/cognitive, for three age groups, 0-12
months, 12-24 months, and 24-36 months

create a resource page for each age group and domain ( 3 pages per age group) explaining developmental milestones, childrens characteristic
and needs, potential influences on growth and learning, characteristics of the learning environment and roles the teacher plays in promoting a
healthy, supportive, respectful and challenging environments. Include a representative picture for the age and domains. Cite essentials of
development theory and research related to the age or developmental domain. Reference at least three professional references APA style.

observe a child from 4 age groups, take objective notes, assess the childs development and learning related to research, and plan
appropriate experiences to meet the needs of the individual child. Reflect on what you are learning from conducting the observations and the
implications for your work with young children.

NAEYC Standards Assessed

Standard 1: Students are able to use their (1a) knowledge and understanding of young childrens characteristics and needs, (1b) and of
multiple influences on childrens development and learning, (1c) to create environments that are healthy, supportive, respectful, and
challenging
Standard 3: (3a) Students understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment, (3b) know about and use observation, documentation,
and assessment tools and approaches, (3c) to practice responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes
Standard 4: Students are able to use their (4b) knowledge and understanding of effective strategies and tools for early education and
(4d) reflect on their own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child
Supportive Skills: (3) Written and Verbal Communication and (5) Skills in Identifying and Using Professional Resources

Each resource page will be assessed using the following criteria:

Resource
Criteria
Milestones (1a)
Characteristics
and Needs
(1a)

Influences (1b)

Physical
Learning
Environment
(1c)
Adult Role (1c)

Research and
Theory (1c)
Supportive
Skills
Format
(SS3)

Substantial Evidence
5

Insufficient Evidence
0

Lists five or more appropriate

milestones that address both
developmental domains
A total of five or more appropriate
domain specific characteristics and
needs. Both developmental domains
are addressed. Each entry includes a
detailed description of each
characteristic and need.

Lists four appropriate milestones that

address both developmental domains

Less than 4 milestones or both

domains are not addressed

At least four appropriate domain

specific characteristics and needs.
Both developmental domains are
addressed. Each entry includes a
detailed description of each
characteristic and need.

Less than 4 characteristics and needs

explained or both domains are not
addressed

Five or more influences impacting

domain development include an
explanation of how each will
positively or negatively impact
specific domain development
Five or more descriptors of the
characteristics of the learning
environment specific to the domains
are explained. Appropriate, domain
specific learning materials are
included.
Five or more descriptors of the role
the adult needs to take to support the
childs specific developmental
domains
Cites the essentials of development
theory and research related to the
age or developmental domain.
Specific theorists are referenced.

Four influences impacting domain

development include an explanation of
how each will positively or negatively
impact specific domain development

Less than 4 influences impacting

domain development

Four descriptors of the characteristics

of the learning environment specific to
the domains are explained.
Appropriate, domain specific learning
materials are included.

Less than 4 descriptors of learning

environment explained or both
domains are not addressed

Four descriptors of the role the adult

needs to take to support the childs
specific developmental domains

Less than 4 descriptors of adult roles in

developmental domain development
explained or both domains are not
addressed
Lack evidence of essentials of
development theory or research related
to the age or developmental domain.

Substantial Evidence
1

Adequate Evidence

Cites the essentials of development

theory and research related to the age
or developmental domain.

typed on form
no editing errors
appropriate picture

Substantial Evidence
2
References
(SS 5)

Adequate Evidence
4

3 professional references
APA citation

Insufficient Evidence
0
Format has numerous format errors or
components are missing

Adequate Evidence
1
2 professional references
APA citation

Insufficient Evidence
0
Less than 2 references or lacking
appropriate citation

Each observation will be assessed using the following criteria:

Observation
Criteria
Observation
Notes (3c)
Analysis (3a)

Plans (4b)

Reflection (4d)

Editing (SS3)
Professional
Behavior
Responsibility
(3c)

Substantial Evidence
5

Adequate Evidence
4

Insufficient Evidence
0

Notes are consistently objectiveno judgments, records what is

seen or heard
Identifies specific milestones the
child has met.
Makes a connection between
observation notes and specific
developmental domains.
Gives a written description of the
assessment of the childs
development.
Describes a broad range of
strategies, tools and experiences
to best support the childs
development.
Describes what the student has
learned by doing the observation
and the implications of the
observation and learning on their
work with young children.
No editing errors.
Credit

Notes are mostly objective with

some judgments, records what is
seen or heard
Identifies specific milestones the
child has met.
Makes a connection between
observation notes and specific
developmental domains.

Notes are inappropriate or

inaccurate

Describes a broad range of

strategies, tools or experiences
to best support the childs
development.
Describes what the student has
learned by doing the observation
or the implications of the
observation and learning on
their work with young children.
One or two editing errors
Credit

Plans lack evidence of

understanding developmental
characteristics, inappropriate or
missing strategies, tools
Restates information rather than
reflecting or non-existent

Present for all observations and

debriefing, adheres to
confidentiality, obtains release
forms

Present for most observations

and debriefing, adheres to
confidentiality, obtains release
forms

Breaches confidentiality or does

not obtain release forms

Evidence of understanding of
childs development is weak or
non-existent

More than two editing errors

No Credit