Part 1: Describe the child in theoretical terms and analyze the task demands and how the child’s abilities
match the task
« Describe the child in general, developmental terms (not a physical description). To do this, use one or two
developmental theories (from Lessons 1 & 2) to describe a child of this child’s age. Then use examples to
show how the child fits the theory (and thus is a good choice for this task).
¢ Describe and analyze the task you will be doing with the child. Be sure to include consideration of the
physical, cognitive, and/or social task demands (see Lesson 1). You will also be completing this part for the
Scaffolding Paper Child and Task Description Discussion Forum in Lesson 7. The purpose of this
discussion forum is to provide you feedback to help you in writing your paper.
¢ Next, provide an explanation of the match the child and the task you have chosen — in other words, how
do you know that this task is appropriate for this child? What similar or related tasks has the child done or is
the child capable of? How do you know that this task is just above the child’s current level of ability? You
will be completing this part for the Scaffolding Paper Child and Task Match Discussion Forum in Lesson 7.
Part 2: Perform the task with the child and write up your observations
Interact with the child, helping him/her perform the task.
Provide a detailed description (approximately one page in length) of what the child did during the task
Sample Solution