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Interview a parent or guardian whose child is in the early childhood period of development (ages 18 months-3 years old) OR in the “preschool” period of development (ages 3-5). Be sure to ask appropriate questions of the parent to have answers for the main points of this assignment and to fulfill the “Content” portion of the rubric provided. Summarize your findings in a 3-page essay (your APA style coversheet and reference page do not count toward your page limit.) Please do not go more than 6-8 lines over the page limit.
Please also include in-text citations from your textbook and one (1) outside scholarly source.
1. Describe the child’s physical development at that time. Include information regarding at least two of the following: (1) height and weight, (2) gross and fine motor skills, and (3) health. Is their physical development normative? Why or why not?
2. Describe the child’s cognitive development. Incorporate three cognitive concepts or theories in your essay, such as Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, scaffolding, zone of proximal development, and private speech. Is their cognitive development normative? Why or why not?
3. Describe the child’s socioemotional development. Consider both Erikson’s psychosocial stages and family relationships. Is their socioemotional development normative? Why or why not?
4. Describe three contextual factors that contribute to the child’s normative or non-normative development. What are these factors, and why and how do they influence development?