SEMESTER SPRING 2024
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY(PSY406)
ASSIGNMENT No. 01
Due date: 29.04.2024 Marks: 20
(Lecture 04)
Assignment objectives:
Upon completion of this assignment, students will be able to critically evaluate different
dimensions of development in human beings.
Assignment
You have read about different types of development in lecture 04 of your course. Your task is to
read that in detail and:
1. Identify the type of development displayed in each scenario.
2. Justify and explain your selection with the help of at least four points.
Sr. Scenario Identification Justification
No
1 John, a 6-year-old boy, is Physical [Link]’s improved physical
participating in a soccer game Development coordination and agility over time .
with his friends. As he runs [Link]’s struggle to keep up due to her
across the field, you notice how smaller stature and less development
his muscles in the body's core, muscles suggests an ongoing
legs, and arms are fully engaged, developmental process in her physical
allowing him to move swiftly capabilities .
and kick the ball with force. His [Link] development in children is
coach observes that John's typically characterized by milestones
physical coordination and agility such as improves motor skills,muscles
have significantly improved strength ,and coordination.
since the beginning of the [Link] comparison between john & sara
season, reflecting his ongoing highlights the variability in physical
physical development. development among children of
Meanwhile, Sarah, a 4-year-old different ages
girl, struggles to keep up with
her peers during a
game of tag. Despite her efforts,
Sarah's smaller stature and less Social [Link] ‘s focus [Link]
developed muscles in her hands Emotional communication and participation in
and fingers make it challenging Development group activities suggests and intentional
for her to maneuver as quickly as efforts to develop social skills and
the older children. [Link] .
[Link]’s increasing comfert in
expressing herselfand forming
conections demonstrate progress in her
social and emotional development .
[Link]’s [Link] regulating
emotions and controlling impulses
indicate ongoing chalalanges [Link]
& emotion! Developmwnt.
2 Emily, a 10-year-old girl, is
starting a new school year and
feeling anxious about making
friends in her new class. Over
the past few weeks, Emily has
been working on developing her
social skills and confidence by
practicing assertive
communication techniques and
participating in group activities.
As she navigates social
interactions with her classmates,
Emily begins to feel more
comfortable expressing herself
and forming connections with
her peers. In contrast, Jack, a 7-
year- old boy, struggles as he
exhibits difficulty regulating his
emotions and controlling his
impulses. Despite his
intelligence and academic
abilities, Jack's impulsive
behavior often leads to conflicts
with his classmates and
challenges in forming positive
relationships.
3 Emma, a 5-year-old girl, is
enrolled in a preschool program
that emphasizes cooperative
learning and peer interaction. As
she interacts with her classmates
during playtime, Emma learns to
take turns, share toys, and
communicate her needs and
feelings effectively. Her teacher
observes how Emma's social
skills are blossoming as she
navigates various social
situations and builds positive
relationships with her peers.
Meanwhile, James, a 9-year-old
boy, is struggling to adapt to
changes in his family structure Social [Link]’s participation in cooperative
following his parents' divorce. Development learning and peer interaction fosters
James' development is impacted social development by promoting &
by the transition between his building relative.
parents' homes and the loss of 2:Emma’s teacher’Observation off
stability in his family life, bloosoming social [Link]
leading to feelings of isolation strugles
and
insecurity.
4 Sophie, a 12-year-old girl, is
engrossed in a challenging
puzzle game that requires her to
use critical thinking and
problem- solving skills to solve
complex problems. As she works
through the levels, Sophie
demonstrates her ability to
analyze patterns, make logical
deductions, and devise creative
solutions to overcome obstacles.
Her parents observe how
Sophie's development has
flourished through activities that
stimulate her curiosity and
encourage independent thinking.
In contrast, Ethan, a 15-year-old
boy, struggles as he grapples
with conflicting values and
struggles to make moral
decisions. Ethan's development
is influenced by his environment,
upbringing, and exposure to
diverse perspectives,
shaping his worldview and
decision-making abilities.
Marking scheme: (1 mark for identification and 4 marks for explanation, 5*4=20)
Instructions to follow:
1. Record your answers only in the given table, otherwise no marks/Zero marks will be
given.
2. Do not rely only on handouts. Different internet links and other reference books must
also be consulted.
3. Do not write irrelevant answers.
4. Your answers must be given in relation to given scenario.
5. Explanation must consist of at least 4 points reflecting the identified phenomenon
6. Copy pasted material is strictly prohibited and will result in Zero marks.
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Deadline:
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Solution guidelines:
• Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an
analytical assignment.
• Give the answer according to the question.
• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the
video lectures, use other reference books and explore different web links.
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