The aim of the assessment is:

• To develop an in depth understanding of human development taking into consideration the physical, socio-cultural and moral/cognitive issues throughout the lifespan, and
• Understand the relationship between these to the development of self-concept;

Introduction -

An opening sentence that introduces topic

• Is concise
• Sparks interest in the topic
• Does not include reasons or examples
• Does not include an in-text citation

General background information related to topic -

Set the topic in context by providing some general background information which could include:

• Identifies the developmental stage
• Highlights its importance in the lifespan

Note: no references necessary

Note: Ensure that the information is relevant.

Thesis Statement -

A thesis statement is:

A broad, formally written statement

A thesis statement could stress a particular fact:

For example is generally acknowledged/considered that when nurses base their care according to the infant's/child's developmental stage, they are able to provide patient centred care.

Note: A thesis statement is your personal response to a particular question. So do not insert an in-text citation here!

Outline of main ideas covered in body -

Provides a map of main ideas to be discussed in body paragraphs

Generally the last sentence of the introduction

Note: There are no unexpected twists and turns in essay writing! The main ideas previewed in introduction are expanded on in body paragraphs in the same sequence as in the outline.

Body:

1. Identifies and discusses the normative cognitive aspects of development for age group. May draw on the work of one or more theorists; can refer to examples from the case study.

2. Identifies and discusses normative social development for age group. May draw on the work of one or more theorists; can refer to examples from the case study

3. Identifies and describes factors which influence cognitive and social development. May be predictable or unpredictable; may draw on the work of one or more theorists; can refer to examples from the case study.

4. Relevance of understanding this life stage to nursing and midwifery practice. Draw insightful implication for practice.

Scenario topic: Bachelor of Nursing students

Read the following case study scenario:

Jack is 3 years old, and is attending day care two days a week for live hours a day while his mother Vanessa works. Vanessa is concerned that her Son is not yet toilet trained during the day, especially since she has noticed that other children her son's age seem to have mastered this skill. Vanessa also has a couple of concerns in relation to her son's speech development with Jack only speaking one -to-two word sentences but "babbling' consistently most of the time. The Child and Family Health Nurse has reassured Vanessa that Jack is meeting all his milestones, and will soon gain continence and further speech development in his own time. The Nurse has referred Vanessa to a mother's group in her local area to discuss strategies for toilet-training and language development in a relaxed informal environment.

Topic: Drawing on relevant nursing, midwifery and social science literature, write an essay on the following topic:

What are some important aspects of cognitive and social development that occur in children between the ages of two and five years (2-5 years) and what factors influence this development?

Guidelines for Assessment

In your response refer to the following components which are recommended for both scenario topics:

1. Refer to the work of at least one theorist in your discussion. You may of course, refer to more than one theorist.

2. Describe one or two example of cognitive development.

3. Describe one or two example of social development.

4. Describe one or two example of factors which influence cognitive and social development.

5. Use at least two examples from the scenario provided.

6. Explain the relevance of understanding this life stage to nursing and midwifery practice.

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