Reference no: EM133174138
1. Discussion Question
The Importance of the First Five Years
We have been focusing on the importance of quality caregiving and how it impacts the overall development of children in the first years of life. Using the information from your textbook and the article and videos, The Secret Life of the Brain, Are We Crazy About Our Kids, and Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything (Five Year Fund) answer the following questions
1. After watching The Secret Life of the Brain, what is the most surprising thing you learned about the cognitive abilities of an infant?
2. Why are authentic experiences important for brain development and what are some of the potential consequences for young children in terms of cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and language development if they are deprived of quality experiences in the first years of life?
3. In your opinion, what changes in terms of policy, cultural and societal norms, parenting practices, and caregiver training need to occur to ensure all young children have access to quality care and caregivers?
2. Discussion Question
Adult Relationships in Infant and Toddler Programs
We have been focusing on adult relationships in infant and toddler programs. Using the information from your textbook and the supplementary articles and videos, discuss and answer the following:
1. What do you think is the most important thing when building relationships with children?
2. Why is it critical to build a relationship with the families of the children you care for and what are some ways to build those relationships?
3 Consider the Ten Principles from an adult perspective (look at your slides), which one(s) do you feel is/are most important and why?
3. Discussion Question
Regulation, Resiliency, and Culture
We have been focusing on behavioral regulation, resiliency, and culture. Using the information from your textbook and the supplementary articles and videos, discuss and answer the following:
1. Explain, using concrete examples and details, how resilience and the ability to regulate one's emotions are related.
2. What role does culture and cultural background play in terms of resilience and regulation?
3. How does culture play a role in teacher assumptions/expectations regarding resiliency and regulation?
4. What are the some of the outcomes for children who do not develop resiliency or are unable to regulate their emotions?
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Main purpose of analyzed work
: Make sure to include the main purpose of the analyzed work. This will allow the professor to assess your analytical skills.
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Evaluate the ramifications on public policy
: describe and evaluate the ramifications on public policy, on students/families, or on LEAs/schools/teachers of one FAPE court case and one LRE court case.
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Six secrets of change
: How do Fullan's "Six secrets of change" currently influence how human, fiscal, and technological resources are managed within your organization?
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Rigor and relevance framework
: Using the Rigor/Relevance Framework, identify the quad where the majority of digital learning tasks in your classroom, school, district or organization reside.
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Adult relationships in infant and toddler programs
: We have been focusing on adult relationships in infant and toddler programs. We have been focusing on behavioral regulation, resiliency, and culture.
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Should parent voice be major consideration
: Should parent voice be a major consideration in determining where students attend school?
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Diversity and learning environment
: Describe personal frames of reference regarding cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.
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Program blueprint components
: You will create a course blueprint that provides the framework for your online course
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Discuss ways to build child funds of identity
: How can we authentically involve family and community members in the early childhood context? Discuss ways to build a child's funds of identity.
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