Module 14: Site Visit (11/23-11/29)

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Module Objectives

In this module you will:

  • Visit an infant classroom
  • Write your Site Visit Paper
  • Reflect on your site visit

Assignment #1: Site Visit Paper

During this module, you will conduct a virtual site visit to an infant classrooms and write a paper about your visit.  Watch the video below as your virtual site visit. Use the resources on this post to help you write your Site Visit Paper. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7QQ6CQldP4&feature=youtu.be

Guidelines for Site Visit & Site Visit Paper

Site Visit Power Point

Chart for Writing Site Visit Paper

When you finish writing your Site Visit Paper, go to Blackboard for ECE 209-Seminar — in the course menu go to Assignments then click on Site Visit Paper to submit your

Site Visit Paper 

Site Visit Paper Self-Assessment (download the document, save it to your device, complete the form, then save it)

The following are some suggested readings to use for your Site Visit Paper (on ECE 209-Lecture in the Modules):

  • Anderson (2018) in Module 11: Curriculum 
  • Baker &_Manfedi/Petitt (2004) from ECE 209-Seminar
  • Cheshire (2007) in Module 2: Relationships
  • Christie (2018) in Module 2: Relationships 
  • Darling-Kuria & Bohlander (2014) in Module 5: Social-Emotional Development
  • Kovach & Da Vos Roseles (2011) in Module 6: Language Development
  • Elliott & Gonzalez- Mena (2011) in Module 5: Social-Emotional Development
  • Honig (2007) in Module 8: Physical Development
  • Peterson (2012) in Module 9: Cognitive Development
  • Pica (2010) in Module 8: Physical Development
  • Wittmer (2012) in Module 5: Social-Emotional Development

Assignment #2: Reflecting on your Site Visit

Think about your site visit, and answer the following the questions on FlipGrid (https://flipgrid.com/c3f93d24  your log-in 1st name as it appears on CUNY First) or below:

  1. What struck you from your virtual visit? Why?
  2. What questions do you have from observing this class?
  3. How will your visit help you be a better infant teacher?

If you prefer not to use Flip Grid, CICK HERE TO POST YOUR ANSWERS