Chapter 3 Using Checklists to Look at Physical Development “Because some children have reached a certain developmental level does not mean that others should be there too. They have other strengths.” ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. CHECKLISTS Predetermined list of criteria Answers the question “Yes” or “No” Closed method Records attainment of milestones of development Gives indicators of the sequence of development Shows progress over time ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Uses of the Checklist Advantages Time and labor efficient Covers many areas of development Individual documentation of each child Indicators of development and progress or lags that may be of concern Disadvantages Loses the details of the event May be biased or incorrectly rated by the observer May not have clearly observable criteria ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. What to Do with It File in each child’s portfolio/folder Use it to plan curriculum in areas not yet attained Use it to look further at significant development lags Compare to previous recording to see progress over time Share with child and family ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

TOPICS IN OBSERVATION Your Frame of Reference The Frame Childhood Education/Training Past experience with children Own learning styles Values Smudges Biases for or against the child or the family Personal factors that affect observation ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

LOOKING AT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Changes that can be measured in numbers DEVELOPMENT: Changes that are qualitative, refined in a predictable sequence AFFECTED BY: Genetics Prenatal care Illnesses and accidents Environmental factors Age, maturation Economics ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Physical Growth & Development Stages Predictable sequence, individual timetable Importance Health, cognition, social emotional development, play Observing Safety Environment In nature Curriculum planning ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Interrelated Factors in Physical Growth and Development ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Observing the Physical Development of Infants and Toddlers Critical for health and safety Physical changes as indicators of all development Before language, it is through close observation that the caregiver is informed of the child’s health and safety New locomotor skills bring opportunities for exploration and learning but also expose the child to new dangers ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

HELPING ALL CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Development and Culture Boys and Girls Children with Special Needs Helping Professionals ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Standard Related to Physical Development ACTIVE START: A Statement of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Birth to Five. Look at Figure 3−11 in the text. Position: All children birth to age five should engage in daily physical activity that promotes health-related fitness and movement skills. ©2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.