Reference no: EM133640777

Homework: Child Development

Part I

Once you read the attached article you will make a video where you discuss the following:

1. What are current issues families are facing?

2. What is a strategy for providing support to families that is discussed in the article?

3. How will you implement the chosen strategy/idea when working with families/children? How will you incorporate the strategy to create safe and inclusive environments?

Part II

Introduction

This homework creates awareness of family structures and gives recommendations on building effective partnerships

Summarize this article from NAEYC's Young Children: Voices of Immigrants Parents in Preschool Settings by Mary Louise Hemmeter, Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Kathleen M. Artman, and Kiersten A. Kinder

Voices of Immigrant Families

Summarize the article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 5 sentences. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the article - that is plagiarism. Title must be included.

A. What is the main focus of the article? What does the author want you to take away from your reading? Summarize this in your own words

B. What are 3 strategies that immigrant parents suggest for early childhood educators? (there are 7 discussed in the article) And what are some suggestions on how to implement the 3 ideas?

C. How do you plan on recognizing and valuing immigrant children and families in your classroom? How will you implement the strategies/ideas (from your second paragraph) into your classroom?

Part III

Introduction

Early Childhood environments should be rich in equipment and materials that are safe, healthy, interesting and engaging for the age group of children for which it is designed. Developmentally appropriate classrooms are characterized by child-initiated activities, active learning, problem solving and positive, warm relationships between teachers and children.

Task

Part I:

You will visit a childcare center and observe the classroom environments of preschoolers. During your visit you will want to observe and take notes. These observations should assist you in creating your classroom design. Your notes should be on:

Classroom layout, furniture, interactions, classroom materials and so on. For part one you will include a summary (minimum of 7 sentences) of your visit. Your observation form should be included.

Part II:

You will design a classroom for preschoolers with a variety of activity centers (minimum of 5) that demonstrates the understanding of a developmentally appropriate preschool classroom.

The Preschool classroom should include:

a) Minimum of 5 appropriate activity centers
b) A minimum of 2 exits
c) A sink
d) Cubbies
e) Area for group time
f) Bathrooms

Noted in your design should be:

a) All activity centers are labeled
b) All areas support the learning environment
c) All areas are arranged to promote learning and prevent distractions
d) Areas should promote self-help skills

Part III:

You must also include a written description discussing how you will incorporate the 5 aspects of an appropriate Early Childhood classroom. For each of the five aspects a minimum of 5 sentences is needed for each of the sections. You will reflect back on the classroom design you made when addresses these components.

a) Texture
b) Color
c) Furniture
d) Elements
e) Focal Points

An NCFELD goal must be included (for each of the five aspects) to support your explanation

Options for your design: You can draw your design on paper, scan/take a photo and then attach as a file, you can create a three dimensional model, take a picture and attach as a jpeg file, or create a design in word or paint and attach that. You have many options to choose from for this homework.