Last December, I read an ads on Facebook about Windsor University looking for a volunteer for their on going study with children age ranging 2-6 yrs old. Thinking that it might help me to understand and know more things about Kendrick, I signed up for it. There was two sessions held, the first one was last December(first Saturday) and because we were so busy the rest of the month, I have to postpone the second part until yesterday.
Since I signed up voluntarily,I received no compensation of anykind aside from $10 they gave me to cover the gas and which is ok, Windsor University is only 5 minutes drive from us anyway, with or without it,I`m still willing to do the study.Kendrick on the other hand, get a toy of his own choice after each session.
The first session were divided in two parts each lasted for an hours.What happen was, the first hour were only me and him.They put us in a room, give us a certain toys and told me what I have to do. It was videotaped the whole time because they will also use it as a teaching materials to Psychology student in the university. Every 10 minutes, they gave us another type of toys and we play. Kendrick was oblivious to the camera so it means,whatever we`re doing, is his usual behavior when we are at home.The second part was spent with the examiner which also lasted for an hour.
Anyway, yesterday was the second session and I also got the result of the first study and I`m very satisfied with Kendrick`s result.By the way, the whole study was conducted by professional Child Psychologist, it`s a part of their study about Children`s Social Behaviour and I`m glad that we are a part of it.
Behavioral Observations
Kendrick presented as a quiet but very friendly child. he did not initiate conversation with the examiner but responded to all conversations initiated by the examiner in a friendly and polite manner. Throuhout testing, he was alert and very cooperative, and he demonstrated a reasonable interest in all tasks presented to him. Kendrick was able to sustain his attention throughout the duration of the testing and completed all tasks presented to him. The results of the testing are believed to be a reasonably accurate estimate of Kendrick`s social skill and language functioning.
Area Tested
Social Skills: Kendrick received a total social skills scroe of 127 on this subscale which is in the MoreThan Average range (96%), suggesting that his social skill development is more advance than we would expect for his age.
The Cooperation subscale measure behaviours such as helping others,sharing materials and complying with rules and direction. Kendrick`s ability to cooperate is in the More than Average range,meaning that Kendrick exhibits more cooperation behaviors than his same-age peers.
The Assertion subscale measures initiating behaviours such as asking others for information,introducing oneslef,and responding to the actions of others (e.g., peer pressure or insults) suggest that kendrick`s capacity to assert himself is in the Average range suggesting that his display of assertion behaviours is comparable to other boy his age.
The Responsibility subscale measures behavious that demontrate the ability to communicate with adults and regards for property and Kendrick`s responsibility is in More than Average range.
The Self-Control subscale measure behaviours that emerge in conflict situations such as responding appropriately to teasing, and in non-conflict situations that require taking turns and compromising. Kendrick`s self-control is in the More than Average range.
Problem Behaviours. The total problem behaviours subscale measure the frequency with which children display behaviours that might intefere with social skills development. The Externalising Problem subscale consists of items that involve disruptive behaviour, such as verbal or physical aggression, poor control of temper and arguing. The Internalizing Problems subscale includes behaviours that reflect sadness,anxiety, or low self-esteem. Kendrick is not experiencing problems in either of these areas.
Language. Kendrick was adminitered the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool-Second Edition.it assesses a range of expressive and receptive language skills in children ages 3-6 years. Test includes estimates of children`s knowledge of word meaning,word and sentence structure (morphology and syntax), and the recall and retrieval of spoken language (memory of language. It also provides a measure of general language ability, as well as score s across four language domains including:receptive language, expressive language,language content and language structure.The results obtained are listed below.
The CLS(Core-Language Score) provides a measure of Kendrick`s general language ability. A Composite scroe is aderived on the basis of his performances across tasks assessing his ability to interpret spoken sentences of increasing length and complexity, his knowledge of grmmatical rules in a sentences-completion exercise and his capacity to accurately lable pictures of people,objest,and actions. His general language abilities are Average compared to other children his age.
The RLI (Receptive Language Index) Assesses his listening and auditory comprehension. it described his ability to understand the language he hears. his score on this index is based on his performance across measures of his ability to interpret spoken sentence of increasing length and complexity,and his ability to select two words that are related from a series of words. His abilities are in the Above Average range when compared to same-age peers.
The ELI (Expressive Language Index) measures his expressive language skills. it described his ability to express himself orally. A composite score is derived on the basis of his performance across measures of his knowledge of grammatical rules in a sentence-completion task, his ability to label pictures of people,object and actions.His skills are in the Average range.
The LCI (Language Content Index) provides an estimate of his semantic development or knowledge of language meaning. it described his abilities in vocabulary,concept development and understanding of simple and compleex sentences. Kendrick`s grasp of language meaning is in the Above Average range.
The Pre-Literacy Rating Scale is a supplmentary checklist that can be used to provide additional information about the skills that may influence developments of reading and writing. The abilities evaluated reflect milestones seen in the normal development of literacy skills for preschool and kindergartner-age children. Kendrick received a total score of 104, which is well-above the criterion score for his age. This suggest that Kendrick is developing literacy skills ahead of schedule.
The Descriptive Pragmatics profile is an additional checklist that measured Kendrick`s ability to use language appropriately in social situation. The skilss evaluated include the interpretation of non vebal communication,knowledge of social script and understanding of both posted and implied rules. This suggests that kendrick is developing pragmatic language skills ahead of schedules.
Summary: The results of the currecnt assessment indicate that kendrick possesses age appropriate understanding of general language concept,structure and age appropriate expressive language skills. Both his pre literacy and pragmatic language abilities are very well-developed. Kendrick`s social skills are developing appropriately.
The Cooperation subscale measure behaviours such as helping others,sharing materials and complying with rules and direction. Kendrick`s ability to cooperate is in the More than Average range,meaning that Kendrick exhibits more cooperation behaviors than his same-age peers.
The Assertion subscale measures initiating behaviours such as asking others for information,introducing oneslef,and responding to the actions of others (e.g., peer pressure or insults) suggest that kendrick`s capacity to assert himself is in the Average range suggesting that his display of assertion behaviours is comparable to other boy his age.
The Responsibility subscale measures behavious that demontrate the ability to communicate with adults and regards for property and Kendrick`s responsibility is in More than Average range.
The Self-Control subscale measure behaviours that emerge in conflict situations such as responding appropriately to teasing, and in non-conflict situations that require taking turns and compromising. Kendrick`s self-control is in the More than Average range.
Problem Behaviours. The total problem behaviours subscale measure the frequency with which children display behaviours that might intefere with social skills development. The Externalising Problem subscale consists of items that involve disruptive behaviour, such as verbal or physical aggression, poor control of temper and arguing. The Internalizing Problems subscale includes behaviours that reflect sadness,anxiety, or low self-esteem. Kendrick is not experiencing problems in either of these areas.
Language. Kendrick was adminitered the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool-Second Edition.it assesses a range of expressive and receptive language skills in children ages 3-6 years. Test includes estimates of children`s knowledge of word meaning,word and sentence structure (morphology and syntax), and the recall and retrieval of spoken language (memory of language. It also provides a measure of general language ability, as well as score s across four language domains including:receptive language, expressive language,language content and language structure.The results obtained are listed below.
The CLS(Core-Language Score) provides a measure of Kendrick`s general language ability. A Composite scroe is aderived on the basis of his performances across tasks assessing his ability to interpret spoken sentences of increasing length and complexity, his knowledge of grmmatical rules in a sentences-completion exercise and his capacity to accurately lable pictures of people,objest,and actions. His general language abilities are Average compared to other children his age.
The RLI (Receptive Language Index) Assesses his listening and auditory comprehension. it described his ability to understand the language he hears. his score on this index is based on his performance across measures of his ability to interpret spoken sentence of increasing length and complexity,and his ability to select two words that are related from a series of words. His abilities are in the Above Average range when compared to same-age peers.
The ELI (Expressive Language Index) measures his expressive language skills. it described his ability to express himself orally. A composite score is derived on the basis of his performance across measures of his knowledge of grammatical rules in a sentence-completion task, his ability to label pictures of people,object and actions.His skills are in the Average range.
The LCI (Language Content Index) provides an estimate of his semantic development or knowledge of language meaning. it described his abilities in vocabulary,concept development and understanding of simple and compleex sentences. Kendrick`s grasp of language meaning is in the Above Average range.
The Pre-Literacy Rating Scale is a supplmentary checklist that can be used to provide additional information about the skills that may influence developments of reading and writing. The abilities evaluated reflect milestones seen in the normal development of literacy skills for preschool and kindergartner-age children. Kendrick received a total score of 104, which is well-above the criterion score for his age. This suggest that Kendrick is developing literacy skills ahead of schedule.
The Descriptive Pragmatics profile is an additional checklist that measured Kendrick`s ability to use language appropriately in social situation. The skilss evaluated include the interpretation of non vebal communication,knowledge of social script and understanding of both posted and implied rules. This suggests that kendrick is developing pragmatic language skills ahead of schedules.
Summary: The results of the currecnt assessment indicate that kendrick possesses age appropriate understanding of general language concept,structure and age appropriate expressive language skills. Both his pre literacy and pragmatic language abilities are very well-developed. Kendrick`s social skills are developing appropriately.
You have very smart boys mars Willa and im pretty sure they will always excel in every activity. The result showed that kendrick doing great and advance.
ReplyDeletesana may ganyan din dito so i could enroll Jake. I think this study would also help parents to understand their kids in a lot of ways and do better on the aspect which they are not good at.
May kuya na smart kasi si kendrick, and he look up to him. Mga achiever itong mga anak mo mars, dapat bili ka na ng marang dresses pang stage kasi im sure dami kang award ikakabit niyan. And they are lucky to have you as Mom, parents are the foundation kasi.
galing naman ng mga kids mo..congrats and thanks for hosting food trip! for sure will love this meme!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Willa, And it is good for them to have that kind social study skills. Dito wala yan eh, anyway visiting here through bloggers exchange
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