Specific Behaviors: 4-8 paragraphs, depending on how you organize it. For approximately four behaviors the child exhibited during the first or second hours:
Describe the behavior, in good observational detail.
Identify the concept from class the behavior illustrated.
Explain why this behavior illustrates the concept.
Discuss whether the child’s display of this particular behavior is typical for his or her age.
Discuss the significance of these behaviors for the child, and for child development in general.
Wrap-Up: about 1 paragraph. Summarize your conclusions about this child and his or her current stage of lifespan development. Include any factors that you think may have impacted on the behavior of the child.
Scientific Methodology Implications: Mention faults, strengths, and limitations of observation technique as a scientific methodology for studying children. Using this particular procedure, how effectively do you think you were able to learn about this child?
