Early Elementary Case Study
For this assignment, you will continue with the case study you began in Units 4 and 6; for this section of the study, you will examine the early elementary stage of development of the case study child you have selected for the course project.
Review the description of the child and use your course materials and other supporting academic research to complete the following:
Apply one or two child development theories that you feel are most applicable to your case study child at his or her early elementary stage of development.
Use those theories and current research to help you evaluate at least two of his or her most prevalent physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Analyze the predominant factors of family, society, and culture that impact the child's development.
Provide validation and support for your work by including relevant examples and supporting evidence.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
Assignment Requirements
Written communication: Use the accepted form and style of the education professions, employing grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of graduate-level composition and expression.
References: Include a minimum of six academic, peer-reviewed resources.
APA style and formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to APA style and formatting guidelines.
Length of paper: 3-5 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.