Module 15: Teaching Belief Statement (11/30-12/6)

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Module Objectives

In this module you will:

  • Complete the Tri-Semester Survey: Week 15
  • Develop your beliefs about teaching infants
  • Write your Teaching Beliefs Paper

Assignment #1: Tri-Semester Survey Week 15

As we finish up ECE 209, your feedback is important to me.  This was my 1st time teaching ECE 209 fully on-line as an asynchronous course. I have know there are many places where I need to grow and improve!  As a member of our learning community, I would appreciate it you can share your insights with me.  Please complete the Tri-Semester Survey, Week 15

Take a picture of the last page and submit it on ECE 209-Seminar Blackboard, in Assignments under Tri-Semester Survey Week 15 (I change the pictures during each survey)

Assignment #2: Teaching Beliefs Paper

As professionals who work with infants, toddlers, and families, it is important for us to define our philosophy of teaching. Our beliefs guide our behavior and what we do in the classroom. As we learn, grow, and gain experience, our beliefs will change. Being able to articulate what we believe is important because we are often asked why we engage in specific practices and have to advocate for our needs, or the needs. Having a clear rationale for our actions enables us to speak as skilled, trained professionals.

As you transition from ECE 209 to ECE 308 — your first fieldwork class – it is a good time to reflect on your beliefs. The Teaching Belief Statement Paper will allow you to share your beliefs about working with babies and families, connecting them what you have learned in ECE 209, and thinking about your future fieldwork placement.

The materials below will help you develop your Teaching Beliefs Paper

Teaching Belief Statement Guidelines

Chart for Writing your Teaching Belief Statement

Teaching Beliefs Paper Self-Assessment

After you have written your Teaching Beliefs Paper, review and complete the Teaching Beliefs Self-Assessment.  Submit both your Teaching Beliefs Paper and Teaching Beliefs Paper Self-Assessment on Blackboard for ECE 209-Seminar, in Assignments under ‘Teaching Beliefs Statement Paper’.  Below are directions on completing the Teaching Beliefs Statement Self-Assessment

  1. Download the document to your device
  2. Save the document to your device
  3. Follow the directions on the form & complete it
  4. Save the form again
  5. Upload the completed form to ECE 209-Seminar’s Blackboard site with your Teaching Beliefs Statement
    1. In ‘Assignments’
    2. Under ‘Teaching Beliefs Statement’
  6. If you cannot download or save the Teaching Belief’s Statement Self-Assessment document to your device:
    1. Copy the questions at the beneath of the rubric into a new document on your device
    2. Answer the questions
    3. Upload your Teaching Beliefs Statement and the Teaching Beliefs Statement Self-Assessment questions with your answers to ECE 209′-Seminar’s Blackboard site
      1. In  ‘Assignments’
      2. Under ‘Teaching Beliefs Statement ‘

Assignment #3: Completing Modules Self-Assessment

The focus of ECE 209 is on growth and development. Please complete the Completing Modules Self-Assessment and upload it to Blackboard for ECE 209-Seminar (in ‘Assignments’, under ‘Completing Modules’). Follow these steps to complete the form:

  1. Download the document to your device
  2. Save the document to your device
  3. Follow the directions on the form & complete it
  4. Save the form again
  5. Upload the completed form to ECE 209-Seminar’s Blackboard site
    1. In ‘Assignments’
    2. Under ‘Completing Modules’
  6. If you cannot download or save the document to your device:
    1. Copy the questions at the beneath of the rubric into a new document on your device
    2. Answer the questions
    3. Upload the questions with your answers to ECE 209′-Seminar’s Blackboard site
      1. In  ‘Assignments’
      2. Under ‘Completing Modules’