Title: Analyze the stages of early childhood development.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-36) > Section: Applying Education and Early Childhood Concepts

Analysis should include typical development stages (e.g., physical, social, emotional, intellectual, language).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the value and purpose of play to young children?
- How do you decide which type of play is developmentally appropriate for certain children in certain situations?
- How can early intervention affect development?

Communication

- How can you share your knowledge of child development with your parents and siblings?
- How can you stimulate a child's educational growth?
- How can one use knowledge of early childhood stages in applying for a job or volunteer position?

Leadership

- How could you educate parents of children in a community daycare center regarding the stages of child development?
- When should you notify your supervisor of developmental delays detected in a child?

Management

- How will you use your knowledge of child development in your personal life?
- What factors can have a negative effect on a child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development?