GCSE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT WELCOME Aim of this session: To introduce the Long Task – worth 30% of the GCSE grade – which is called The Child Study
SO FAR…… • Every student has completed 2 pieces of coursework (Short Tasks) • Each short task is worth 10% of their final mark. • They have therefore completed 20% of the final grade. • We have just started on the 3 rd Short Task • We will begin the Long Task (worth 30% of final grade)towards the end of this term and it will be finished by February 2017
SECTION OF THE THE LONG TASK CHILD STUDY WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN THIS SECTION DEADLINE RESEARCH 1. Background information – child profile and milestone FRIDAY 16 TH CHILD STUDY 10 MARKS checklist. SEPTEMBER 2. Choice of theme (physical or Intellectual) and reasons for 2016 choice. 3. Mind map to show where information for research into chosen theme can be found 4. 5- 8 pages of research into the chosen theme (THIS WILL BE COMPLETED OVER THE SUMMER • It is worth 30% of the GCSE HOLIDAYS + SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY 9 TH SEPTEMBER) Grade 5. Concluding research and writing the Task Title 6. Outline of the steps to be carried out in the remainder of • the study There are 4 sections to the SELECTING AND 1. Mind map of 10 possible observation activities with brief FRIDAY 7 th study and each one has a PLANNING THE descriptions. OCTOBER OBSERVATIONS: 2. Select 6 activities and reject 4 activities with reasons. 2016 deadline date. 10 MARKS 3. Methods of observing children – descriptions and reasons for choice • It must be based on a child 4. Methods of recording the observations – descriptions and reasons for choice aged between 6months to 5 5. Observation 1 planning sheet + blank recording sheets 6. Observation 2 planning sheet + blank recording sheets years old. 7. Observation 3 planning sheet + blank recording sheets 8. Observation 4 planning sheet + blank recording sheets • 9. Observation 5 planning sheet + blank recording sheets Each of the 4 sections must Observation 6 planning sheet + blank recording sheets be well presented and meet PRACTICAL 1. Write-up of each of the 6 observation using a variety of FRIDAY 16 TH the target grade for the OBSERVATIONS: recording methods. DECEMBER 14 MARKS 2. Applying understanding – linking the theory to what you 2016 student APPLYING have observed in each observation. UNDERSTANDING TO OBSERVATIONS 12 MARKS CONCLUSIONS AND 1. Conclude what you have found out – relate back to the FRIDAY 24 TH EVALUATION task title. FEBRUARY 14 MARKS 2. A review of your performance in all areas of the study. 2017 3. Changes made to the original plan and reasons why. 4. Strengths and Weaknesses of the study.
CHILD STUDY AREA OF FOCUS STUDENTS SELECT EITHER PHYSICAL OR INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT TO BASE THEIR OBSERVATIONS ON • PHYSICAL • INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT • This area focus’s on a child's • This area focus’s on a child’s Gross Motor, Fine Motor Language and Concepts and Sensory development (recognising colours, numbers, in relation to milestones measuring, drawing etc) development in relation to milestones • This area is best suited to • This area is best suited if the children below the age of 2 child is 3 or above years
CHILD STUDY SECTION ONE: RESEARCH (10 marks) • This first section of the study sets the scene – it tells an examiner what you know about the child from the preliminary visit, what you intend to focus the observations on and why you have selected this area to observe. You will also show your ability to research into the specific development area using a variety of resources • It is marked out of 10 – this mark can only be achieved if you carry out all tasks in the correct order
RESEARCH 1. Background information – child profile and FRIDAY 10 MARKS 16 TH milestone checklist. SEPTEMBER 2. Choice of theme (Physical or Intellectual) and 2016 reasons for choice. 3. Mind map to show where information for research into chosen theme can be found 4. 5- 8 pages of research into the chosen theme (THIS WILL BE COMPLETED OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS + SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY 9 TH SEPTEMBER) 5. Concluding research and writing the Task Title 6. Outline of the steps to be carried out in the remainder of the study
SELECTING AND PLANNING THE OBSERVATIONS (10 Marks) • This section will show an examiner that you can use the research collected in the first chapter of your study. • You will suggest possible activities to set up and observe, using a variety of different methods, that are relevant to the age of the child and the developmental area you wish to study • You will also demonstrate your ability to pre-plan the observations, organising recording sheets and other resources necessary • This section is worth 10 marks
SORTING AND ASSESSING THE MOST SUITABLE ACTIVITIES • The most suitable way would be as a chart with three headings: ACTIVITY SELECT OR REJECT? WHY HAVE I SELECTED OR REJECTED THIS? I have rejected this activity as Matthew is too young to engage in this A COOKING REJECT safely. He is still putting things in his mouth and would not be safe ACTIVITY handling hot ingredients. In my research it suggested that 1-2 year olds may find cooking tricky I have selected this as Play dough is non-toxic and Matthew PLAY DOUGH SELECT would be able to handle this without getting too messy. He will use his hands to roll, mould and shape the dough. It is discovery play I have selected this as there is a park close to where Matthew A TRIP TO THE SELECT lives and I could observe his gross motor skills as he plays on PARK the equipment with his mum supervising him I have rejected this activity as it requires very precise fine MAKING A REJECT motor co-ordination and I think this would be too advanced for COLLAGE Matthews stage of development I have selected this as it is a safe form of physical play. A VISIT TO A SOFT SELECT Matthew attends a soft play session every week with children PLAY CENTRE of a similar age and I could compare his gross motor skills to other childrens.
Observation methods • You will observe the child 6 times, and one of these should be with a child of a similar age so you can compare the two children. You must show an examiner at least 3 different methods of observing with reasons for your choice. • There are 5 methods to choose from: • Naturalistic • Structured • Longitudinal • Participative • Non-participative
METHODS OF RECORDING WHAT YOU HAVE OBSERVED YOU MUST SHOW AT LEAST 3 METHODS • ANNOTATED PHOTOS • Popular method but does require a digital camera or phone + colour printer • Annotation will pick out key features of the observation
EXAMPLES OF CHILD’S WORK • PICTURES OR SAMPLES OF WORK CAN BE USED AS EVIDENCE • THESE SHOULD BE ANNOTATED BY YOU TO PROVIDE A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING FOR AN EXAMINER
CHECKLIST THE FIRST FEW MONTHS – LIFE WITH A NEW BABY! • PREPARED IN ADVANCE OF The aim of this session is for you to find out as much as possible about the PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT during the first 2-3 months and the impact of a newborn baby on life in general. Complete the checklist during the session and write up any other relevant points on the next page THE OBSERVATION PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST • USED TO FOCUS ON ONE IS WORKING DEVELOPMENT STAGE STAGE REACHED TOWARDS THIS AREA OF DEVELOPMENT Can lift head briefly when lying on stomach • Can lift head by 45 degrees when lying on stomach QUICK WAY OF Head control- head will fall back if not supported but neck muscles are getting stronger PRESENTING A LOT OF When held in sitting position, the baby rolls forward (back and neck muscles are still weak) INFORMATION When baby is held in a standing position, the legs tend to sag at the hips and knees. • CAN BE REPEATED TO Hands are held open for most of the time and the grasp reflex has gone. ASSESS DEVELOPMENTAL Spends time looking at his hands PROGRESS OVER A PERIOD Can focus on a face Responds to sudden noises e.g. a rattle or bell, by OF TIME startling, crying, quietening. Vocalises in ways other than crying e.g. cooing Follows an object moved in an arch, about 15cm from his face, to the midline (straight ahead) Follows an object moved in an arch, about 15cm from his face, past the midline (turns his head) Smiles in response to mums/dads smile
THE WRITTEN RECORD • NOTE BOOK AND PEN REQUIRED • NO FORMAL PLANNING REQUIRED • USE NOTES OR SHORT BULLET POINTS TO DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING • WRITE THESE UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE OBSERVATION
TALLY CHART & GRAPHS • PREPARE TALLY CHARTS IN ADVANCE OF THE OBSERVATION • USEFUL WHEN COMPARING THE CHILD TO ANOTHER OF A SIMILAR AGE • QUICK AND EASY TO COLLATE • VARIETY OF GRAPHS GIVES INTEREST TO THE CHILD STUDY PRESENTATION AND SHOWS ICT USAGE
WRITING UP THE OBSERVATIONS ( worth 14 marks) All 6 should include the following: DATE of OBSERVATION: TIME of DAY: LENGTH of OBSERVATION: WHERE OBSERVATION TOOK PLACE: AGE of CHILD: (state in yrs and months) AIM of the OBSERVATION (look back at your planning sheet) WRITTEN RECORD – write/type up neatly PHOTOS - Mount the photos on A4 card and annotate using key words associated with the focus of your study CHECKLISTS – write a brief conclusion or create graphs if possible SAMPLES OF THE CHILDS WORK – annotate using key words associated with the focus of your study
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