EDUC 3322: Language Development in Action Due: Friday, June 12 by 11:59 PM CT Points: 50 Points Assignment Overview Understanding language development requires more than reading about theories—it requ
Unit 4: Language Development in Action
Observation Notes & Evidence Collection Form
Student Name: ______________________________________
Date: ____________________
Selected Video:
☐ Video A: Preschool Child
☐ Video B: Kindergarten Child
☐ Video C: Elementary Child
OBSERVATION OVERVIEW
Briefly describe the child observed.
Approximate Age/Grade:
Initial Observations:
EVIDENCE COLLECTION
As you watch the video, identify examples of the following behaviors. Record timestamps and notes.
Expressive Language
Timestamp:
Evidence:
Why is this significant?
Receptive Language
Timestamp:
Evidence:
Why is this significant?
Vocabulary Development
Timestamp:
Evidence:
Why is this significant?
Social Communication
Timestamp:
Evidence:
Why is this significant?
Literacy-Related Behavior
Timestamp:
Evidence:
Why is this significant?
Teacher or Adult Scaffolding
Timestamp:
Evidence:
Why is this significant?
Area for Growth
Timestamp:
Evidence:
Why might this be an area for future support?
THREE REQUIRED OBSERVATION MOMENTS
Observation Moment #1
Timestamp:
What occurred?
Why is it important?
Connection to course concepts:
Observation Moment #2
Timestamp:
What occurred?
Why is it important?
Connection to course concepts:
Observation Moment #3
Timestamp:
What occurred?
Why is it important?
Connection to course concepts:
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
Based on your observation, what stage of language development appears most appropriate for this child?
Evidence supporting your conclusion:
THEORY CONNECTION
Which theory best helps explain the child's language development?
☐ Krashen
☐ Cummins
☐ Vygotsky
☐ Piaget
Explain your reasoning:
TEACHER REFLECTION
If you were this child's teacher, what would be your top instructional priority?
What is one strength you would celebrate?
STUDENT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I personally watched the assigned observation video and completed these observation notes based on my own analysis.
Student Signature:
Date:
