Students will put together a report after completing an observation. The purpose of the developmental observation assignment is to synthesize and apply the theoretical concepts of child development to acquire an understanding of the developmental characteristics of a child or an adolescent in the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial domains of development.
There are two components to this assignment:
Observation:
Observe and/or interview a child or an adolescent (newborn – 18 years) for four weeks in a home, school or any other community organization serving children and adolescents. Record your observations based on the guidelines provided. If the child can talk, interview the child/adolescent asking age appropriate questions. In your interview, as appropriate, you may ask the child/adolescent about his or her likes, dislikes, interests or hobbies, role models, hopes and fears, attitude towards parents, teachers, school, friends, society, influence of the media, internet and the social media, and culture. Recognize atypical developmental characteristics, if any.
Written Report:
Write a written report following the guidelines provided. You will gather all of this information, synthesize it and then submit a final report in essay format and not just in question and answer format. This project will be completed as a 3 page paper (not including cover and references), double-spaced, 1’ margins, 10-12 point Times New Roman or Helvetica font.Running Head: DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE 1
Student’s Name
Developmental Observation Report on
Rose (14, Female)
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Developmental Observation Report on Rose (14, Female)
The following naturalistic observations of Rose lasted over the course of a month from
the 27th of October until November 27th in the year 2017 at her home in Miami, Florida. Rose is
a 14-year-old female born on April 25, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. Born into an upper-class
family, she is the daughter of affluent actress Gloria and Cuban actor/real estate agent Eddie, as
well as sister to Jillian 24, and Robert, 16. Rose moved to Miami, Florida in 2015, and is
currently an 8th grade student in Middle School; one of the top private schools in Miami.
Although this seamless passage from child to adolescence is not clearly defined by a
single event, Rose’s physical development seems to be following the normal course of an
adolescent child her age. Her first menstruation, called menarche, occurred just a few months
before the observational period; the same age as her mother. This is in line with studies which
have shown that menarche tends to be similar to that of a girl’s mother when eating and living
standards remain relatively stable from one generation to the next (Susman, & Rogol, 2004). The
“normal” timing of this physical developmental event in girls usually varies from 10-16.5 years
of age (Martorell, Papalia, & Feldman, 2014).
Rose is in very good shape using the gross motor skills developed earlier in childhood as
the basis for physical activity- she regularly exercises during school in her P.E. course, as well as
out-of-school during soccer practice, ballet class, and at home when she goes for a swim, or for a
run on the treadmill. This seems to be benefiting both her physical and mental health. With a
muscular frame defining her arms, stomach and legs and good posture she stands at a healthy 5
feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 110 pounds –she is about the same as that of her
peers/friends. She often displays a high level of self-esteem, maintains better-than-average
grades, and refrains from any participation in risky behavior. She reports that she hardly ever
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3
experiences headaches, backaches, or injuries; is comfortable with her physical ability as well as
her appearance; prefers high energy activities- such as running, rowing, and swimming, over low
energy activities such as walking. She is not overly obsessive with her body image or weight and
has mastered her manipulative (fine motor skills) by taking responsibility over her personal care
– brushes her teeth and hair regularly, maintains an overall tidy appearance.
Good nutrition is vital in establishing eating habits to persist through adulthood. U.S.
adolescents tend to limit their intake of healthy food
Students will put together a report after completing an observation. The purpose of the developmental observation assignment is to synthesize and apply the theoretical concepts of child development to acquire an understanding of the developmental characteristics of a child or an adolescent in the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial domains of development.
There are two components to this assignment:
Observation:
Observe and/or interview a child or an adolescent (newborn – 18 years) for four weeks in a home, school or any other community organization serving children and adolescents. Record your observations based on the guidelines provided. If the child can talk, interview the child/adolescent asking age appropriate questions. In your interview, as appropriate, you may ask the child/adolescent about his or her likes, dislikes, interests or hobbies, role models, hopes and fears, attitude towards parents, teachers, school, friends, society, influence of the media, internet and the social media, and culture. Recognize atypical developmental characteristics, if any.
Written Report:
Write a written report following the guidelines provided. You will gather all of this information, synthesize it and then submit a final report in essay format and not just in question and answer format. This project will be completed as a 3 page paper (not including cover and references), double-spaced, 1’ margins, 10-12 point Times New Roman or Helvetica font.Running Head: DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE 1
Student’s Name
Developmental Observation Report on
Rose (14, Female)
DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE
2
Developmental Observation Report on Rose (14, Female)
The following naturalistic observations of Rose lasted over the course of a month from
the 27th of October until November 27th in the year 2017 at her home in Miami, Florida. Rose is
a 14-year-old female born on April 25, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. Born into an upper-class
family, she is the daughter of affluent actress Gloria and Cuban actor/real estate agent Eddie, as
well as sister to Jillian 24, and Robert, 16. Rose moved to Miami, Florida in 2015, and is
currently an 8th grade student in Middle School; one of the top private schools in Miami.
Although this seamless passage from child to adolescence is not clearly defined by a
single event, Rose’s physical development seems to be following the normal course of an
adolescent child her age. Her first menstruation, called menarche, occurred just a few months
before the observational period; the same age as her mother. This is in line with studies which
have shown that menarche tends to be similar to that of a girl’s mother when eating and living
standards remain relatively stable from one generation to the next (Susman, & Rogol, 2004). The
“normal” timing of this physical developmental event in girls usually varies from 10-16.5 years
of age (Martorell, Papalia, & Feldman, 2014).
Rose is in very good shape using the gross motor skills developed earlier in childhood as
the basis for physical activity- she regularly exercises during school in her P.E. course, as well as
out-of-school during soccer practice, ballet class, and at home when she goes for a swim, or for a
run on the treadmill. This seems to be benefiting both her physical and mental health. With a
muscular frame defining her arms, stomach and legs and good posture she stands at a healthy 5
feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 110 pounds –she is about the same as that of her
peers/friends. She often displays a high level of self-esteem, maintains better-than-average
grades, and refrains from any participation in risky behavior. She reports that she hardly ever
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3
experiences headaches, backaches, or injuries; is comfortable with her physical ability as well as
her appearance; prefers high energy activities- such as running, rowing, and swimming, over low
energy activities such as walking. She is not overly obsessive with her body image or weight and
has mastered her manipulative (fine motor skills) by taking responsibility over her personal care
– brushes her teeth and hair regularly, maintains an overall tidy appearance.
Good nutrition is vital in establishing eating habits to persist through adulthood. U.S.
adolescents tend to limit their intake of healthy food
Students will put together a report after completing an observation. The purpose of the developmental observation assignment is to synthesize and apply the theoretical concepts of child development to acquire an understanding of the developmental characteristics of a child or an adolescent in the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial domains of development.
There are two components to this assignment:
Observation:
Observe and/or interview a child or an adolescent (newborn – 18 years) for four weeks in a home, school or any other community organization serving children and adolescents. Record your observations based on the guidelines provided. If the child can talk, interview the child/adolescent asking age appropriate questions. In your interview, as appropriate, you may ask the child/adolescent about his or her likes, dislikes, interests or hobbies, role models, hopes and fears, attitude towards parents, teachers, school, friends, society, influence of the media, internet and the social media, and culture. Recognize atypical developmental characteristics, if any.
Written Report:
Write a written report following the guidelines provided. You will gather all of this information, synthesize it and then submit a final report in essay format and not just in question and answer format. This project will be completed as a 3 page paper (not including cover and references), double-spaced, 1’ margins, 10-12 point Times New Roman or Helvetica font.Running Head: DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE 1
Student’s Name
Developmental Observation Report on
Rose (14, Female)
DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE
2
Developmental Observation Report on Rose (14, Female)
The following naturalistic observations of Rose lasted over the course of a month from
the 27th of October until November 27th in the year 2017 at her home in Miami, Florida. Rose is
a 14-year-old female born on April 25, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. Born into an upper-class
family, she is the daughter of affluent actress Gloria and Cuban actor/real estate agent Eddie, as
well as sister to Jillian 24, and Robert, 16. Rose moved to Miami, Florida in 2015, and is
currently an 8th grade student in Middle School; one of the top private schools in Miami.
Although this seamless passage from child to adolescence is not clearly defined by a
single event, Rose’s physical development seems to be following the normal course of an
adolescent child her age. Her first menstruation, called menarche, occurred just a few months
before the observational period; the same age as her mother. This is in line with studies which
have shown that menarche tends to be similar to that of a girl’s mother when eating and living
standards remain relatively stable from one generation to the next (Susman, & Rogol, 2004). The
“normal” timing of this physical developmental event in girls usually varies from 10-16.5 years
of age (Martorell, Papalia, & Feldman, 2014).
Rose is in very good shape using the gross motor skills developed earlier in childhood as
the basis for physical activity- she regularly exercises during school in her P.E. course, as well as
out-of-school during soccer practice, ballet class, and at home when she goes for a swim, or for a
run on the treadmill. This seems to be benefiting both her physical and mental health. With a
muscular frame defining her arms, stomach and legs and good posture she stands at a healthy 5
feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 110 pounds –she is about the same as that of her
peers/friends. She often displays a high level of self-esteem, maintains better-than-average
grades, and refrains from any participation in risky behavior. She reports that she hardly ever
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3
experiences headaches, backaches, or injuries; is comfortable with her physical ability as well as
her appearance; prefers high energy activities- such as running, rowing, and swimming, over low
energy activities such as walking. She is not overly obsessive with her body image or weight and
has mastered her manipulative (fine motor skills) by taking responsibility over her personal care
– brushes her teeth and hair regularly, maintains an overall tidy appearance.
Good nutrition is vital in establishing eating habits to persist through adulthood. U.S.
adolescents tend to limit their intake of healthy food
Students will put together a report after completing an observation. The purpose of the developmental observation assignment is to synthesize and apply the theoretical concepts of child development to acquire an understanding of the developmental characteristics of a child or an adolescent in the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial domains of development.
There are two components to this assignment:
Observation:
Observe and/or interview a child or an adolescent (newborn – 18 years) for four weeks in a home, school or any other community organization serving children and adolescents. Record your observations based on the guidelines provided. If the child can talk, interview the child/adolescent asking age appropriate questions. In your interview, as appropriate, you may ask the child/adolescent about his or her likes, dislikes, interests or hobbies, role models, hopes and fears, attitude towards parents, teachers, school, friends, society, influence of the media, internet and the social media, and culture. Recognize atypical developmental characteristics, if any.
Written Report:
Write a written report following the guidelines provided. You will gather all of this information, synthesize it and then submit a final report in essay format and not just in question and answer format. This project will be completed as a 3 page paper (not including cover and references), double-spaced, 1’ margins, 10-12 point Times New Roman or Helvetica font.Running Head: DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE 1
Student’s Name
Developmental Observation Report on
Rose (14, Female)
DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE
2
Developmental Observation Report on Rose (14, Female)
The following naturalistic observations of Rose lasted over the course of a month from
the 27th of October until November 27th in the year 2017 at her home in Miami, Florida. Rose is
a 14-year-old female born on April 25, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. Born into an upper-class
family, she is the daughter of affluent actress Gloria and Cuban actor/real estate agent Eddie, as
well as sister to Jillian 24, and Robert, 16. Rose moved to Miami, Florida in 2015, and is
currently an 8th grade student in Middle School; one of the top private schools in Miami.
Although this seamless passage from child to adolescence is not clearly defined by a
single event, Rose’s physical development seems to be following the normal course of an
adolescent child her age. Her first menstruation, called menarche, occurred just a few months
before the observational period; the same age as her mother. This is in line with studies which
have shown that menarche tends to be similar to that of a girl’s mother when eating and living
standards remain relatively stable from one generation to the next (Susman, & Rogol, 2004). The
“normal” timing of this physical developmental event in girls usually varies from 10-16.5 years
of age (Martorell, Papalia, & Feldman, 2014).
Rose is in very good shape using the gross motor skills developed earlier in childhood as
the basis for physical activity- she regularly exercises during school in her P.E. course, as well as
out-of-school during soccer practice, ballet class, and at home when she goes for a swim, or for a
run on the treadmill. This seems to be benefiting both her physical and mental health. With a
muscular frame defining her arms, stomach and legs and good posture she stands at a healthy 5
feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 110 pounds –she is about the same as that of her
peers/friends. She often displays a high level of self-esteem, maintains better-than-average
grades, and refrains from any participation in risky behavior. She reports that she hardly ever
DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT ON ROSE
3
experiences headaches, backaches, or injuries; is comfortable with her physical ability as well as
her appearance; prefers high energy activities- such as running, rowing, and swimming, over low
energy activities such as walking. She is not overly obsessive with her body image or weight and
has mastered her manipulative (fine motor skills) by taking responsibility over her personal care
– brushes her teeth and hair regularly, maintains an overall tidy appearance.
Good nutrition is vital in establishing eating habits to persist through adulthood. U.S.
adolescents tend to limit their intake of healthy food
