Use Documentation to Understand a Child's Development in More Depth

question 9

Essay

Use documentation to understand a child's development in more depth. Select two children who are similar in age (e.g., two toddlers or two preschoolers) and implement the same activity with each one individually. Use documentation to record the interactions, skills, and progress of one child but not the other. What insights did you gain from using documentation?

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Definitions:

United States

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Suicide Rate

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James Marcia's Identity Statuses

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