EECE 310W Observational Comparative Analysis of Two Children

EECE 310W
Fall 2017
Fieldwork Paper
The fieldwork paper is due Monday, November 20th by 9:10 a.m.  Please bring in a hardcopy and also submit the paper via Safe Assign. Each day the paper is late will result in a 2-point deduction. 
As you already know, you are required to conduct 10 hours of classroom observation for this class. This must take place in a grade 1-6 classroom. Based on your observation you will write a comparative analysis of two children. 
While you are conducting your observations, note the following things:• Physical setting. •  Objects and material culture. •  Use of language. •  Behavior cycles. •  The order in which events unfold. • Physical characteristics of subjects. • Expressive body movements. 
Use this guide to review field work research. 
Specifically, the following things must be observed and recorded for the two students who will be part of your case study paper: 
Observation Comparative Analysis Report: •  Write a paper comparing the two children. •  Use of APA writing style with 12 point Times New Roman fonts, double spaced, along with rigorous proofreading and proper citing is required. 
Below are the topics to address: 
1. Description: Provide a description of each child; this should include physical characteristics, age, gender and other relevant information. 2. Narrative: Describe the behaviors going on in the classroom. This includes interactions, behaviors, and other relevant details about the observation. There should be no interpretation here – only factual reporting. 4. Analysis: Explain each child’s developmental level according to:o Piageto Vygotskyo Frued Describe something you have observed that either supports or does not support 2 pieces of each theory. 5. Analysis, Part II: Pick 3 targeted behaviors that you have operationally defined and compare and contrast the behaviors of the 2 children. You must define these 3 terms in the paper at the beginning of this section. 6. Reflection: Present your reflections on the meanings of your observations and the insights you gained from the experience in the classroom. References: List of all references cited in paper in APA format. 7. Appendix: The scanned handwritten or typed notes for the observations. You can upload the notes separate from the paper under the same assignment link or you may bring the notes to class on the last day of class. If you do not include the notes as part of the Appendix please include a heading for the Appendix in the paper and write something under it like handed in during class or see separate attachment. 
NOTE: DO NOT INCLUDE THE REAL NAME OF THE CHILD, SCHOOL, OR ANY TEACHERS IN THE PAPER.