Case study of the film "The Breakfast Club" - Alternative for Case study 4.

The purpose of viewing this film is to observe and characterize the growth and development of adolescence age children according to age and stage of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Choose one character that you will follow throughout the film and take notes on the behavior and interactions of this character. Use the following questions to guide your viewing. Refer to specific scenes from the movie to support your statements. Write the report using the Case Study Outline as you did for case studies 1-3.

1. Describe the character of your choice. (Example: Introduction)

Name, age, physical appearance, motor development, dress, etc.

How does this character fit the "norms" for the age? What "stereotype" is represented, if any?

2. How does this character interact with adults? Parents, teachers, authority figures. (Example: Socio-emotional)

3. How does this character interact with peers? Self reported information, observed interaction throughout the film, comments from other characters. (Example: Socio-emotional)

4. How does this character solve problems from a cognitive standpoint?

5. How does this character use language, humor?

6. Is there evidence of sexual stereotyping or other stereotypes? How does this character’s behavior, attitudes or awareness change throughout the film?

7. If you were this character’s teacher or mentor, what might you do to help further this character’s development?

8. What is the true level of maturity? Give evidence to support you facts.