5N1764: An Observation of the Child or Group Including Evaluation, Creating a Creative Plan Activity- Child Development Assignment, DCU,

Assignment Questions For 5N1764- Child Development: Creating a Creative Plan Activity

1. An observation of the child or group including evaluation and recommendation.
2. Using evidence from the above observation plan an activity for this child or group of children. Your activity should support Holistic development and address the recommendations from your observations.
3. Appropriate understanding of relevant issues:
   (i) The importance of the learning environment/ Health and Safety-Preschool regulations- how will you meet relevant regulations
   (ii) The importance of current research/theory on a child’s development and the limitations/variations in normative development
4. The importance of the rights of every child- Siolta Standard 1 and sensitivity to every child and objectivity- additional needs activity. scaffolding and alternative activities/behaviour management
5. Observation of activity routine (use photos where appropriate)
6. Evaluation of children’s learning- In the line with Aistear learning Goals from each of the 4 themes and Holistic Development.
7. Evaluation of own personal learning and reflection on your role as an adult- In line with Siolta professional development as well as any additional learning observed.
   (i) What was your role as an adult in the activity?
   (ii) Evaluate your own personal learning in line with Siolta Standard?
   (iii) What was your own reflection? What would you change?
8. Minimum 5 overall recommendations which relate to the child’s development and future learning goals.