Assessment 3 Instructions: Child Development Theory: PowerPoint

• Use a provided case study to create a 10-12-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses and applies a major child development theorist and their corresponding theory to child development within the parameters of a specific time period in that child’s life.Introduction
  In this week’s assessment, you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation drawing on a case study of your choice from Jamie and Dana’s three children: Marie, Jeremy, and Avery. You will make connections between a relevant child development theory, your case, and the observations that can be made regarding their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.Note: Because the assessments in this course move progressively through periods of child development, you are encouraged to complete them in sequential order, 1-5.You will be creating a PowerPoint presentation that addresses a major child development theorist and their corresponding theory. Using one of the Child Development Theory Case Studies [PDF], apply the theorist’s ideas regarding child development within the parameters of a specific time period in that child’s life. Be sure to address the physical, social, and cognitive aspects of that particular time frame.Download the Child Development Theory PowerPoint Template [PPTX], and use it for your presentation. In your presentation, make sure you accomplish the following:
  • Choose a child development theorist and explain their theory of child development that you found to be interesting.
    • Please provide at least one scholarly article to utilize as supporting evidence for your work in this section.
    • Write in full sentences in the notes section— this should be about three sentences.
    • This will require at least two slides.
  • Based on the case study you select, describe the physical, social, and cognitive aspects of child development that are observed.
    • Describe these aspects within a specific time period of a child’s development.
    • Please provide at least two scholarly articles to support your ideas in this section.
    • Write a minimum of four sentences in the notes section in a professional and scholarly manner.
    • This will require at least three slides.
  • Apply the theorist’s ideas regarding child development to the child in the case study, within the parameters of the time frame discussed.
    • Please provide at least two developmental markers that are either typical or atypical to the development of the child, which is why you are applying the theory in the first place.
    • This will require at least three slides.
    • Use at least one scholarly article to support your work in this section.
  • Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
  • Use APA style and format.
    • Include a slide for your references that uses APA formatting.
    • No notes are necessary for the reference slide.
  • Additional Requirements
  • Communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, respectful, and consistent with expectations for professional practice in psychology. Original work and critical thinking are required. Your writing must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • Competencies Measured
    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
  • Competency 1: Describe physical, social, and cognitive aspects of child development.
    • Explain a theory of child development.
    • Describe the observed physical aspects of child development.
    • Describe the observed social aspects of child development.
    • Describe the observed cognitive aspects of child development.
  • Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to topics in child development.
    • Apply the theorist’s ideas regarding child development to the child in the case study within the parameters of the time frame discussed.
  • Competency 3: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in child development.
    • Apply scholarly research findings to topics in childhood education.
  • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
    • Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.