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Assignment
A Critical Path for the Virtual Child
Nasim Khan
Student ID-300621777
Course code- ECEP- 103
Section-001
Date- November 08, 2011
Instructor- Chris Cadiewx
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Table of content
Sl. No. Description Page No.
1. Part – A 03
2. Part – B 10
3. Part – C 14
4. Bibliography 17
5. Self Evaluation 18
6. Reports of Virtual Child Annexure-1
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Part A:
The Infant Age (0-4 Months)
My baby’s physical, social/emotional and intellectual domains of the developmental milestones patterns. Is it typical?
Developmental
Domain
Answer
(My original thoughts)
Proof
(Examples from my reports)
Example
(My references)
Physical
I believe that even
though Sarah was a
premature baby, but
the Physical
developmental
progress is quite
typical.
Sarah was born about four
weeks earlier. Her birth weight
was five pounds. Her APGAR
score was 6. She seemed
healthy otherwise. After five
days, her APGAR score had
increased from six to eight. For
the first week or so she wasn’t
very hungry and actually lost a
little weight. However, Sarah
has started to suck more milk
from breast, and gained some
weight back. At 3month, Sarah
was often drowsy, and even
when awoke, she spent a lot of
time calmly examining objects
or gazing quietly at people.
Normal birth weight is 6.6 to 7.9
pounds, and low birth weight is less
than 5.5 pound). Normal APGAR
score is 7. Typical 3-month babies
eat well. Body immune system
develops during that time. They
sleep 14-15 hours a day, and the
sleeping pattern is more
manageable. They can follow the
moving objects around them. (Kail &
Zolner,2009:p101-107)
Social / Emotional
I think the social/
emotional
developmental
milestones of Sarah are
same as a typical baby.
She had a particularly piercing
cry. Sarah slept virtually most of
the time, only woke when
hungry, cold or wet. I noticed
that Sarah’s crying was rhythmic
and moderately loud when she
was hungry. When she awoke
she spent a lot of time calmly
examining objects or gazing
quietly at people. Sarah smiled
at familiar people, laughed
when saw funny things.
A basic cry starts softly then
gradually became more intense and
usually occurred when she was
hungry or tired. It may be either
mad cry, a more intense version of a
basic cry, or a pain cry beginning
with sudden, long burst of crying,
followed by a long pause, and
gasping. (Kail & Zolner,2009:p101-
107)
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Intellectual
It seems that the
intellectual
development of Sarah
is almost perfect as a
typical baby.
Sarah has started to suck more
milk from breast, and gained
some weight back. Sarah
showed more intense interest in
her surroundings. She had a lot
of cute little habits. Sarah could
focus her eyes on me. I noticed
that Sarah could learn a thing or
two, so I showed her the toy,
such as rattles mobiles. At that
time she looked at those for
reaching of them.
They can respond to sounds of
voice, rattle and bell. Vision of
children goes through many changes
during the first months. At first she
would see edges of things because
center of her visual field is still
blurred.
He would like to look at objects held
about 20-35 cm in front of him, just
the right distance for watching the
face while feeding or holding.
Baby focuses on faces of mother
and other strangers.
By one month she would be able to
focus on things as far as 90cm (3 ft).
http://www.effective-parenting-
tips.com/intellectual-development-
1.html
The Infant Age (5-8 Months)
My baby’s physical, social/emotional and intellectual domains of the developmental milestones patterns. Is it typical?
Developmental
Domain
Answer
(My original thoughts)
Proof
(Examples from my reports)
Example
(My references)
Physical
Sarah had some digestion
problems, however her
development was seemed
typical for her age
Sarah had problems with
indigestion and diarrhoea,
and seemed prone to
catching colds. Naturally she
did not have much appetite,
and cried a lot during these
illness periods.
She could crawl, sit, and
standing up, but could not
walk.
To establish a regular bed
time and sleep through the
night, I put her well fed and
with cleaned diapers at the
same time every night, and
ignored crying unless it went
on more than ten minutes.
She learnt to go to bed on
time.
The child at 4 month can rollback on
its tummy, and can move the eyes to
follow a person. She can creep, sit
upright without support, and can
stand for a short period.
http://www.effective-parenting-
tips.com/intellectual-development-
1.html
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Social / Emotional
The features with Sarah
indicate that she is
socially/ emotionally
typical for age like any
other child.
Sarah cried sometimes when
I put her to bed at night even
though she was obviously
sleepy. She recognized me,
had preference on me than
others, and was a little
reluctant to part me at
daycare, and starts crying.
However, she got it over
quickly after I left.
The baby can recognize her parents,
and becomes anxious of strangers.
She would become much more
clingy and anxious when separated
from mother. Reassure her with lots
of love and attention and eventually
she would realize that parents will
come back.
http://www.effective-parenting-
tips.com/intellectual-development-
1.html
Intellectual
I found her developing
cognitive skills typical for a
child for her age.
Sarah showed signs of
independence. She seemed
to have little goal that
involved two steps planning
ahead. I encouraged her to
point to toys and keep trying
to get those were out of
reach.
Her understanding of language
developed faster than her ability to
talk.
The child is keen to communicate,
and try to make different sounds
with his mouth.
The baby tries to concentrate on any
activity if demonstrated, and if
encouraged.
http://www.effective-parenting-
tips.com/intellectual-development-
1.html
The Infant Years (9-12 Months) My baby’s physical, social/emotional and intellectual domains of the developmental milestones patterns. Is it typical?
Developmental
Domain
Answer
(My original thoughts)
Proof
(Examples from my reports)
Example
(My references)
Physical
Sarah’s development is
consistent with a typical
child of her age.
Sarah was ill several times from
colds or digestive upset. The
doctor advised keeping her away
from sick people, and checking
out a new food for a few days to
test for allergies. At the age of 12,
Sarah still had occasional
problems with indigestion, but
could tolerate.
Sarah is an efficient crawler and
started stepping to walk.
By 9 months of age, many infants
get themselves into a sitting
position on their own, and can also
pull to a stand while holding onto
furniture- the obvious first step
towards walking.
Children’s growth is dramatic
during first year. They grow taller,
and their heads get bigger.
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/co
ntent/special/hw251065.html
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Social /
Emotional
I observed Sarah’s
emotional development,
matched these with
reliable references, and
found that Sarah is
growing as a typical child.
When Sarah became upset, it was
difficult to soothe her down.
Sometimes she accepted her
embraces and sometimes pushed
me away.
She readily adapted to the new
people. She made eye contact,
smiled at them, and vocalized to
them quite a bit. Sarah had
typical emotional reactions for
her age, such as fear of total
strangers, separation anxiety and
a quick, loud cry when upset or in
pain.
Babies start to show their
emotions and how they feel about
other people. They start to know
that when mom goes away, she
will come back.
They start to understand they are a
person, and can recognize
themselves in the mirror.
They have developed some
definite ideas about likes and
dislikes- they may kick and resist
change or other restrictions to
their freedom.
They are clingy and wary of
strangers. They smile and babble
and try to engage others in
conversation.
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/co
ntent/special/hw251065.html
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.a
u/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Chil
d_development_%284%29_nine_t
o_12_months?open
Intellectual
Sarah’s intellectual
development is like a
typical child.
At the age 12, Sarah started to
explore her environment eagerly.
She clearly understood a couple
of dozen words.
Sarah recently pronounced her
first clear word and pointed at
the object in question. She was
able to find the object even after
long delays, and seemed to think
that as a great game.
Babies try to find hidden objects.
They try out new actions to reach
the same goal, or change old
actions through trial and error.
They develop stronger memory
skills. Enjoy looking at pictures.
Point to the correct parts of the
body, and know that smaller
objects fit into larger ones.
http://www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca/
you-and-your-toddler-0-
36/toddler-development/ages-9-
12-months/cognitive-
development.html
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The Toddler Years (2 Years old)
My baby’s physical, social/emotional and intellectual domains of the developmental milestones patterns. Is it typical?
Developmental
Domain
Answer
(My original thoughts)
Proof
(Examples from my reports)
Example
(My references)
Physical
Sarah is physically like any
typical girl of her age.
At 18 month, Sarah had a
tremendous drive to use her
motor skills. She learned to walk.
I had to keep an eye on Sarah
because she might quickly toddle
off into the crowd at public places
or even into the street. Sarah
usually preferred quiet activities
such as looking at her picture
books with an adult sitting in my
lap and playing with toys, or
playing with objects such as
puzzles, blocks, or other toys. I
went along with Sarah’s interests,
but also introduced some more
exciting games such as playing
catch or climbing on the
equipment at the park.
Sarah experienced a scary
accident in which she went off a
curb in the park and got
scratched off. Since then she
avoided riding her “Hot wheels”
tricycle.
She was toilet trained by the age
2 years. She rarely had accidents.
Toddlers gain control and
coordination and become steady
walkers, and then climbing,
running, and jumping. They can
walk around obstacles and walk
more erect. They Squats for long
periods while playing.
Often achieves toilet training
during this year although accidents
should still be expected. The child
will indicate readiness for toilet
training.
They throw large ball underhand
without losing balance, and hold
small cup or tumbler in one hand.
Stacks four to six objects on top of
one another.
Uses feet to propel wheeled riding
toys.
http://children.webmd.com/tc/gro
wth-and-development-ages-12-to-
24-months-overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child
_development_stages#Physical_5
Social/
Emotional
I checked Sarah’s social/
emotional development
with other reliable
reference sources, and I
found a normal healthy
social/ emotional
development of Sarah
during this age period.
Sarah sometimes talked to
herself or makes the dolls and toy
figurines and talked to each
other. Sarah was very outgoing
and friendly with new people.
Sarah’s communication skills
grew very well, she could speak
mostly in three to four word
sentences.
Sarah has shown some
interesting new behaviour. Some
Toddlers form strong emotional
attachments and often feel uneasy
when they are separated from
their loved ones. This sets the
stage for conflict, confusion, and
occasional breakdowns. Continues
to use physical aggression if
frustrated or angry.
Temper tantrums likely to peak
during this year; extremely difficult
to reason with during a tantrum.
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things I noticed her shy smiles
when asked to be in photographs,
looking guilty when she broke
something, and embarrassment
when she had a potty accident.
She knew her gender at age 2
years, and preferred to categorize
behaviour and objects suited for
boys and girls. She preferred
playing with girls, but got along
pretty well with boys.
Sarah was initially excited with
her move to new day care, but
became clinging and excited
within one week.
She often got frustrated, started
whining and turned to me for
help. Sometimes Sarah became
resistant to my requests for
cooperation. For example, she
says “no”, or refuses things that
she accepted before such as food
or bath time. I realized that these
new emotions are related to her
developing self awareness.
Impatient. Enjoys "helping" with
household chores; imitates
everyday activities: may try to
toilet a stuffed animal, feed a doll.
"Bossy" with parents and
caregivers; orders them around,
makes demands, expects
immediate compliance from
adults.
Watches and imitates the play of
other children, but seldom
interacts directly; plays near
others, often choosing similar toys
and activities.
Offers toys to other children, but is
usually possessive of playthings;
still tends to hoard toys.
Making choices is difficult; wants it
both ways.
Often defiant; shouting "no"
becomes automatic.
http://children.webmd.com/tc/gro
wth-and-development-ages-12-to-
24-months-overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child
_development_stages#Physical_5
Intellectual
I found Sarah’s intellectual
development at this age
typical for a girl child of
her age.
Sarah just turned 15 months of
age, and I noticed that she often
studied things in her environment
and performed simple little
"experiments" with them, almost
like a little scientist. For example,
she built a little mount of dirt and
then studied the effects of
pouring water on it. In 19 month,
Sarah’s language skills developed
rapidly. Sarah seemed to know
names of an unusual number for
things. Sometimes I heard her
taking to herself as she played
alone in her room. In 19 month,
Sarah was able to imitate actions
or words that she had seen or
Children start at this age to think,
learn, and remember recent
events and actions. They can
understand symbols, imitate,
imagine, and pretend.
At 15 to 18 months, a typical
toddler understands 10 times
more words than he or she can
speak. By the second birthday,
most toddlers can say about 50 to
100 words.
Children begin to use objects for
purposes other than intended. Can
do simple classification tasks based
on single dimension (separates toy
dinosaurs from toy cars).
Children can attend to self-
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heard days before. Sarah also
seems to be aware of basic
categories, such as big or little,
and blue or red- I could tell
because of the way she sorted
her toys. In 24 month, Sarah
could remember recent
experiences, and provided simple
descriptions of what happened.
Sarah’s communication skills
were growing up. She could
speak three and four word
sentences.
selected activities for longer
periods of time and can discover
cause and effect.
They know where familiar persons
should be, note their absence, and
find a hidden object by looking in
last hiding place first.
http://children.webmd.com/tc/gro
wth-and-development-ages-12-to-
24-months-overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child
_development_stages#Physical_5
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Part B
The Infant years (Birth to 12 Months Old) Identify specific health and safety considerations that you will have to consider during the infant years.
How will you address these issues?
Fall prevention:
Sarah had a scary fall from her tricycle, and got scratched. It is a common
problem with children. It is required to keep the infant’s nursery safe by removing
hazards to minimize risk and installing safety devices. I always tried my level best
to make my house infant-friendly in respect of health and safety by using extra
safety devices. I have installed window guards and stops, and use children-safe
screens keep bugs out. I secured safety gates at the top and bottom of every room. I
always strap Sarah into high chairs, infant carriers, swings and strollers.
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/at-home/ retrieved on Nov 03, 2011
Choking and suffocation prevention:
I attentively learnt from children safety books and videos that there are
simple things around the house that increase the risk of choking, suffocation and
strangulation for infants. I found Sarah always crawled around on the floor,
grabbed cords that were within reach and constantly put things in her mouth. I
always removed pillow, and soft blanket from her crib, because those can cover her
face that cause choking, and suffocation.
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/at-home/ retrieved on Nov 03, 2011
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Poison Prevention:
Poisoning is a serious illness. Poisoning can occurs when someone eats or
drinks a hazardous product. Younger children, especially infants, are at greatest
risk for domestic accidental poisoning by medicines, cosmetics, cleaning supplies,
art supplies, and pesticides. Nearly 64% of poisoning incident occur in the age 1to
4 months age children. I was always careful to protect those things beyond Sarah’s
potential reach.
(Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p 230)
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/at-home/ retrieved on Nov 03, 2011
Car Seat Safety:
Car accident is a very important cause of child death. I followed the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations (March 2011) to keep
Sarah rear facing up to at least the second birthday for the best possible protection.
Some parents argued with me with the old rule of “12 months and 20 pounds"
when turning their child forward-facing in the car. I travel always keeping Sarah in
a rear-facing child safety seat in a back seat for as long as possible. I was always
careful to protect my baby from the car accident. (SafeKids website)
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/on-the-way/ retrieved on Nov 03,
2011
Prevent Diarrhoea:
Diarrhoea and other infections are common killers for infants. In children, it
is the commonest symptom of gastroenteritis. My doctor gave me counseling after
Sarah’s birth about it. Breast feeding boost children’s defense against diseases,
prevents diarrhoea, increases ties with mother and helps to develop the chewing
muscles. For this reason, I practiced exclusive breast feeding to Sarah up to 4-6
months. (Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p 173)
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The Toddler Years (2 Years Old) Have there been any environmental events that you think might have influenced your child’s
development? Does this create any health or safety concerns for your toddler?
Proper Nutrition:
In the second year of life, most infants make a transition from breast milk or
formula to cow’s milk. At this age children should drink homogenized milk.
Children at that age need the fat from whole milk for brain development. I was
very cautious to provide proper nutrition for my baby. (Pimento & Kernested,
2010:p 230)
Drowning:
Drowning is the second highest causes of childhood mortality and morbidity.
Toddlers can unbelievably be drowned in tiny water pool. Outdoor drowning on a
body of water is possible if a child falls through thin and melting ice during winter.
Another possible hazard is an open door that leaves to the play room to the
washroom. (Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p369) For this reason a secured the doors
in childproof manner when Sarah was a toddler.
Burns:
Childs are not mini-adults. Their skin is thinner and softer than skin of
adults. Toddlers are susceptible to scald from hot tap water, and drinking soups or
hot beverages as they cannot realize the danger of hot liquids and other burns
hazards. (Pimento & Kernested, 2010:p369) For this reason, I was alert when
Sarah was of two years old.
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Falls and slips:
Falls are the commonest cause of childhood injury in different settings. Falls
at the playground are common and can be serious and life threatening. Sarah once
slipped from her “hot wheels” tricycle, and got scarred. From that incidence I
became very careful about her playing and any possibility of falls. (Pimento &
Kernested, 2010:p371) Toddlers also slip on wet surfaces, and get injured. That is
why, I always keep my floors dry where Sarah can move and play.
Immunization:
Toddlers are very susceptible to respiratory, skin and other infections.
Immunization support toddler’s health and safety. I completed Sarah’s
immunization schedule in due time, however I checked with her family doctor
about availability and necessity for any new and emerging immunization (Pimento
& Kernested, 2010:p123).
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Part C The Pre-School and School Age
My prediction about what might happen to my virtual child, Sarah, in the preschool and school age years.
Why do I think these things might happen?
Developmental
Domain
Evidence (Why I Predict)
Prediction
References
Physical
I have reared her up from
birth to twenty four
months, and experienced
her physical, social,
emotional, and
intellectual development
at different age levels. I
can now gaze that what
might happen to my
virtual child in the
preschool and school age
years.
In spite of her premature
birth, occasional bouts of
indigestion, and cold, my
child had normal physical
development, specifically
with gross and fine
motor, during the infant
and toddler years.
My prediction for the upcoming years is
that she will continue to grow with her
typical gross motor skills in running,
climbing, and jumping. She will get back
on the tricycle, and eventually ride a
bicycle, without the fear of falling off and
hurting herself.
In regards to fine motor, she will get the
hang of building replicated block towers,
colour within the lines, and copy shapes
making the objects available to her.
By age 5, she could go to the toilet alone,
managing all aspects of dressing,
undressing, wiping, and hand washing
though , about 30% of healthy 4-year-old
children and 10% of 6-year-old children
have not yet achieved regular nighttime
bladder control.
Doubling the child's height at age 24
months fairly accurately predicts adult
height.
While her fine motor skills continue to
improve during the school year ages, I
predict my child will be able to tie up her
laces, and cut with scissors.
There can also be a big difference in the
age at which children begin to develop
secondary sexual characteristics. For
Sarah, secondary sex characteristics
include:
• Breast development
• Underarm and pubic hair growth
Pimento, B., &
Kernested, D. (2010).
Healthy Foundation in
Early Childhood
Settings. Toronto:
Nelson, pxv
Kail, Z., & Zolner, T.
(2009). Children: A
Chronological
Approach. 2nd Can Ed.
New Jersey: Pearson,
p229-230.
http://www.merckma
nuals.com/home/child
rens_health_issues/pr
eschool_and_school-
aged_children/physica
l_development.html
http://www.nlm.nih.
gov/medlineplus/en
cy/article/002017.ht
m. Page last updated:
02 November 2011.
Retrieved on
November 04, 2011
Social /
Emotional
She readily engaged with
visitors with smiles, and
good eye contact. She
showed immediate signs
Sarah would be very outgoing and
friendly with others. She would share her
belongings with friends. Peer acceptance
becomes more important during the
http://urbanext.illinois
.edu/babysitting/age-
school.html. © 2011
University of Illinois
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of wanting to get down
and approach or beheld.
She seemed at ease with
the examiner throughout
the session.
She was cheerful
throughout the play
sessions and the
examinations sessions
with the child specialist,
and rarely became tense
or emotional during the
period of observation.
She felt shy when broke
anything.
Sarah played freely with
other children, and
shared her toys.
school-age years. She would like to join
organized groups of her own sex, and
take part in certain group behaviours and
activities.
Children are increasingly able to
understand another person's perspective
and so learn the essentials of taking turns
in games or conversations.
She might have a strong need to feel
accepted and worthwhile. She might
prefer individual achievements over
competition. She may like
encouragement and suggestions over
competition. She would begin to take
responsibility for her own actions.
Board of Trustees
http://www.nlm.nih.g
ov/medlineplus/ency/
article/002017.htm.
Page last updated: 02
November 2011.
Retrieved on
November 04, 2011
Kail, Z., & Zolner, T.
(2009). Children: A
Chronological
Approach. 2nd Can Ed.
New Jersey: Pearson,
p107-110
Intellectual
Intellectual development
of Sarah is almost perfect
as a typical baby.
At 2 years of age, she
scored in the above
average range on the
tests of language
comprehension and
production, and provided
complete and
grammatically mature
sentences in a
conversation about a
picture.
Sarah showed more
intense interest in her
surroundings. She had a
lot of cute little habits.
Sarah could focus her
eyes on me. I noticed that
Sarah could learn a thing
or two, so I showed her
the toy, such as rattles
mobiles. At that time she
looked at those for
reaching of them.
For cognitive/intellectual development, I
predict my child will be more
experimental in her environment, and
with the objects in her surroundings.
I predict that Sarah will grow and be able
to speak at the normal range of a
preschool child. I believe this will occur
with my help and also by continuous
listening and using the available tools
(picture books with limited words,
storytelling time, and other children’s
communication skills). I also predict she
will be able to write her name by the time
she enrolls in kindergarten.
By age 4, she might have a more
complicated understanding of time, and
the difference between fantasy and
reality. She might realize that the day is
divided into morning, afternoon, and
night, and the year into seasons.
By age 7, Sarah’s intellectual capabilities
would become more complex. By this
time, she could be increasingly able to
focus on more than one aspect of an
event or situation at the same time. For
example, at school-aged children she
might appreciate that a tall, slender
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aged_children/intellec
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ml. Last full
review/revision May
2006 by Eve R. Colson,
MD retrieved on
November 04, 2011
Kail, Z., & Zolner, T.
(2009). Children: A
Chronological
Approach. 2nd Can Ed.
New Jersey: Pearson
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parenting-
tips.com/intellectual-
development-1.html
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container can hold the same amount of
water as a short, broad one. Her mother
can be angry at her but can still love her.
Also, I predict that she will begin to have
a longer attention span and concentrate
for longer periods. I predict this because
when she was a toddler she was able to
stay on task.
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Kail, Z., & Zolner, T. (2009). Children: A Chronological Approach. 2nd Can Ed.
New Jersey: Pearson
Pimento, B., & Kernested, D. (2010). Healthy Foundation in Early Childhood
Settings. 4th edition. Toronto: Nelson
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03, 2011
Nasim Khan Student ID#300621777
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Self Evaluation
I have done my research on my virtual child development up to 24 months. I
tried to gather information about Sarah as much as I could. I tried to provide wide a
clear idea about her physical, social/ emotional, and intellectual development.
I believe my strength was to get into the depth in my research and to pull out
the information about Sarah’s development of each level of age. Also as a mother I
am experienced to rear up children. I applied my affection, devotion, and
experience to support developing Sarah’s physical, social/ emotional, and
intellectual development. Through this program I learned more using the computer,
citation and referencing adopting APA format, and paraphrasing documents. I
could upgrade my computer skills while doing this assignment.
This research work was very much challenging for me too. The main reason
is that English is my second language; sometimes I faced difficulty to understand
some technical terms, descriptions and explanations.
I had to work very hard to complete my research work. In order to submit it
within deadline, I had to be more organized, time sensitive, and skilled in computer
literacy. I became more knowledgeable to rear up a baby, more informative about
their daily needs, their requirement for support by knowing their development
milestones at each age level.
Finally, I strongly believe, this hands-on experience would help me to be a
successful Early Childhood Educator.