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Family Interactions-

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  • Parents are Experts on their own children
  • Most important element of child’s life is their family
  • Instructors are to view parents as Equal Partners
  • Instructors are to utilize families as resources
      • As they can provide insight on child’s ability & maintenance of skills
  • Communication is Key! Do it frequently
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Purposes of Communication-

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  • Exchanging valuable information
  • Easing family concerns- they get to know you
  • Establishes relationship/trust/confidence
  • Educates parents on care for child at home
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Guidelines for Communication-

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  • Consider Purpose of communication
  • Consider parent perspective. Considerate of how they’ll take the news; context.
  • Relay positive information Frequently as this eases relay of negative information.
  • Choose appropriate form of communication.
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Forms of Communication-

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Face-to-face vs. Written

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Forms of face-to-face communication-

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Daily conversation | Conferences | Group meetings & Social gatherings | Home Visits

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Conversation tid-bits-

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Should be frequent, if not daily. Call parents by Name.

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Conference tid-bits-

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Schedule meetings when things are going well as this eases delivery when things aren’t so good.

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Home visit tid-bits-

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Could be intimidating to the parents. Exciting for child; gets to show off family, room, toys, etc.

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What age group does Early Childhood Education encompass?

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Birth-8 years

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Child-Centered Programs-

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  • Children are allowed to make Choices
  • Guidelines are Clear
  • Activities are well thought out, planned to Meet Child’s Needs
  • Environments are Sensitive to Cultural & Family backgrounds
  • Adults are Consistent (turnover rate) & Loving
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What age groups does ECE serve?

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Infants & toddlers (Under 3 y/o)
  -  Fastest growing age group
Pre-schoolers (3-5)
  -  Largest group
Kindergartners (5-7)
  -  Are not required to unroll until 7
Children in Primary Care Grades (8 or older)
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What are some of the reasons ECE has grown?

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  • Economy: Growing gap of economic inequality (Invest in children. You will see an ROI)
  • Family Life: In 1950, 12% of mothers were in the work force. In 2008, 61% (Family composition also plays role- dad out of the picture?)
  • Research Knowledge: Research shows children exponentially benefit from ECE
  • Public support/awareness: Learning to learn
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What are the purposes/benefits of ECE programs?

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  • Safe & Nurturing: Allows parents to go to work knowing their child is safe & well taken care of.
  • Enrichment: Sole purpose is to Enhance Development (math/science programs are considered NOT developmentally friendly.
  • Compensation: Programs aims to compensate for lack of ____ at home. Examples- Food, dental, health, mental stimulation.
  • Early Intervention: Child may be at risk for disability- intervention not only for child but also for parents to adjust, grow in knowledge.
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Home versus center-based programs-

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  • In Home based programs, Younger children are more common.

- In Center-based programs, Older children are more common.

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What are some helpful tid-bits for each individual classroom?

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  • Age grouping: Mixed age grouping has proven beneficial.
  • Toys/things in classroom are Developmentally & age appropriate.
  • Amount & quality of interaction: Teacher’s Intention is NOT to Control, but to Teach.
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How can your classroom accommodate children of greatly varying interests, backgrounds, and abilities?

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Lesson focuses on each Individuals needs.

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Define an Integrated Curriculum-

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A program that integrates ALL aspects of a child’s development, not just cognitive.
- Social, emotional, physical, language, creative

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What age groups does ECE include?

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Birth-8

  • Infants & Toddlers - Under 3 (fastest growing)
  • Preschoolers - 3-5 (largest group)
  • Kindergarten - 5-7 (children MUST be enrolled at 7)
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Name some reasons for ECE’s growth-

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  • Increased number of working mothers
  • Increased number of single parent homes
  • Increase in teenage parents
  • Increase in family mobility (& decreased extended family involvement)
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What are some proven benefits of ECE?

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ROI through school success, decreased need for SPED, lower arrest rates, decreased welfare dependence.

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What is the primary goal of ECE?

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Provide a safe & nurturing environment in a developmentally appropriate setting for children.

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What are the goals of Preschool ECE?

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Enhance socialization, cognitive skills, overall development.

Receiving experiences they would otherwise not get at home, compensatory (painting, group activities)

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Which type of instruction/learning is stressed in Kindergarten & Primary Children?

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Integrated Learning

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What is the focus in Before & After-School Care? Why the rise in popularity?

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Focus is on recreation activities rather than educational.

Rise due to concerns about safety & lack of supervision.

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What are some of the expected future directions of ECE?

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  • Employment opportunities in ECE will continue to rise.
  • Increasing need for federal/state funded programs (versus nonprofit)
  • Increasing need for bilingual/bicultural teachers.
  • Growing recognition of the need for financing system in ECE.
  • ECE programs will focus more on teaching non-bias & inclusion to children.
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Describe a Family-Teacher Conference-

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A regularly scheduled, structured meeting of a sizable amount of time.

  • Should be in addition to day-to-day informal contact
  • Should NEVER be Impromptu
  • Preparation for conferences should be an ongoing process.
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Describe a Home Visit-

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  • Conveys a genuine sense of care for the child.
  • Makes child feel special (chance to show off ___)
  • Parents can see child-teacher interactions (confidence^)
  • Teacher can observe child-family interactions (gain understanding of child’s behavior)
  • Especially beneficial for teenage parents.
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Describe Written Communication-

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Newsletters, memos, emails, school handbook, bulletin board, etc.

  • Important they be attractive & grammatically correct.
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Describe Group Meetings-

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Families will weigh benefits compared to other demands in their life.

  • To ensure benefit, conduct an Interest Survey: topics, time of day, & type of meeting.
  • Enjoyable way for parents to see topics is to present slides/videos of their kids engaged. (Can increase parental understanding)
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List several characteristics of good ECE teachers-

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  • Authenticity (know what you stand for; self-awareness)
  • Creativity
  • Flexibility
  • High Energy (Stamina)
  • Love of Learning (lead by example)
  • Respect (appreciation for diversity)
  • Passion
  • Perseverance
  • Pragmatism (compromise, pick your battles)
  • Patience
  • Sense of Humor (make it fun for the kids)
  • Play, Protect, Listen/Comfort, Watch, Cope, Facilitate Social Interactions
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What Characteristics does a teacher need if Caring for Toddlers-

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  • Ability to anticipate & plan
  • Provide interesting environment
  • Elicit language use
  • Problem solving
  • Play, Protect, Listen/Comfort, Watch, Cope
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What are the Dispositions of good teachers?

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Empathetic | Positive view of Self/Others | Authenticity | Purpose & Vision

33
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What are some of the Director’s Responsibilities?

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Financial | Personnel (hiring) | Policy & Faculty Decisions

May double as teacher for small programs.

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List some of the qualities a curriculum in ECE should have-

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Should be

  • Thoughtfully Planned
  • Challenging
  • Engaging
  • Developmentally Appropriate
  • Culturally & linguistically responsive
  • Comprehensive
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How would we know if the children are developing well & learning what we want them to learn?

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Assessing:

  • Use methods that are developmentally appropriate for what you want children to learn.
  • Use methods that are culturally & linguistically responsive.
  • Tied to children’s ADL’s
  • Supported by professional development
  • Inclusive
  • Connect to specific, beneficial purposes set in curriculum.

Regularly evaluate program/curriculum.

Provide support/training to staff in order to improve as necessary.

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How could we decide whether programs are doing a good job?

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Children are actively engaged:
- Cognitively | Physically | Socially | Artistically | Linguistically

Goals are clear & shared by all, administrators, teachers, and families.

Curriculum is Evidence Based.

Curriculum builds on prior learning & experiences.

Curriculum is comprehensive.

Children are Actively Learning

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