1. The development connection between children and dogs Alexandra Hafner

2. Area of Focus The purpose of this study is to show the connection between the developmental learning styles between children and dogs

3. Related Literature Collection Development: Dog care and training: The Well-behaved dog by Apli, K & Sherman Puppy and Dog Development by Beswick, M Skinner - Operant Conditioning by McLeod, S. A. Teaching and learning in the 21st Century: Connection the Dots by Newman, R. Developmental Milestones by University of Michigan Health Systems. Parenting in Contemporary Society by Turner, P & Welch, K. Children's Thinking by Siegler, R. & Alibali, M.

4. Defining the Variables The cognitive development connection between children and dogs. The social emotional development connection between children and dogs. Physical development connection between children and dogs.

5. Research Questions Quantitative: What is the connection between the development of children and dogs when you apply the same teach techniques to both? Qualitative: What is the perspective of others in regards to the connection between the development of children and dogs?

6. Intervention/Innovation I will observe different dogs and make the connection between the development of dogs and children based off of theories and knowledge gained from my education and teaching experience. (No children will be used in this action research.)

7. Data to Collection Observation Interaction Surveys

8. Data Considerations Some data considerations  Dogs move quickly  Other dogs being a distraction, therefore a possible connection  Dogs with disabilities  Temperament of dog

9. Data Analysis What I will be looking for  The connections that hold true with both children and dogs

10. Action Plan Observe dogs as they learn and express themselves Make the connection between children and dogs.

11. References Apli, K. & Sherman, B. (2008) Collection Development: Dog care and training: The Well-behaved dog. Retrieved from: http://web.a.ebscohost.com.proxy- library.ashford.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=4&sid=0dbeb229-9a07-48a5-9d48- 37b5b1a5724c %40sessionmgr4005&hid=4207&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPWlwLGNwaWQmY3VzdGlk PXM4ODU2ODk3JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=EJ819045&db=eric Beswick, M. (N.d.) Embryonic, Puppy and Dog Development. Retrieved from: http://www.pet365.co.uk/blog/dog-and-puppy- development/ Landrum, R. E. (2013). Research design for educators: Real-world connections and applications. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Mills, G. E. (2014). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. McLeod, S. A. (2015). Skinner - Operant Conditioning. Retrieved from www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html Newman, R. (2013). Teaching and learning in the 21st Century: Connection the Dots. Bridgepoint Education Inc. Siegler, R & Alibali, M. (2005) Children's Thinking. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. Turner, P. & Welch, K. Parenting in Contemporary Society. (2012). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education. University of Michigan Health System. (2016). Developmental Milestones. Retrieve from: http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/devmile.htm http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/devmile.htm