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Module Objectives
In this module you will
- Explore the characteristics of working with preschool age children
- Analyze ethical dilemmas related to working with preschool age children
- Evaluate situations of professionalism related to working with preschool age children
Assignment #1: Virtual Classroom Observations
Review Power Point. I review the Power Point in the video below:
Visit these preschool classrooms; as you watch the videos, look for the elements involved in working with preschool age children. How are the elements demonstrated in the each video? This handout may help as you watch the videos.
Classroom #1:
Classroom #2:
Classroom #3:
Classroom # 4:
After watching the videos, answer the following questions:
- What elements of working with preschool age children do you see demonstrated in the classrooms you visited virtually?
- How are the elements demonstrated in each classroom?
CLICK HERE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Assignment #2: Professionalism & Ethics Working with Preschool Age Children
Read the NAEYC Code of Ethics
NAEYC Code of Ethics (2011)
Answer the following questions:
Pick 2 Professionalism questions below and answer them:
- Is it professional to eat in front of the children while they are eating? Why?
- Is it professional to be setting up the morning activities in the classroom as the children arrive in the morning? Why?
- Is it professional to finish a child’s art project if the child asks you to? Why?
- Is it professional to ask a family to help with an activity/ lesson you are leading? Why?
- Is it professional to give your boss a week’s notice if you plan to quit? Why?
Pick 3 Ethical Dilemmas.
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- Which situations did you pick?
- How would you handle the situation if you were the teacher in the classroom? WHY?
Reply to 2 other comments — try to reply to people who had different views then you do.
