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Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the importance of relationships between infant teachers and families
- Analyze the benefits of relationships with families for infants, teachers, and families
- Brainstorm how to handle situations using a relationship-based model of infant programming
Assignment #1
Read Baker & Manfredi/ Pettit (2004)
Baker_Manfedi Petitt (2004) Chapter 1Watch https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/early-essentials-webisode-2-building-relationships I suggest completing this handout while watching the video.
Use specific evidence from the reading and video, along with your own insights to answer the questions below:
- Why are the relationships between infant teachers and families important?
- How do relationships between families and infant teachers benefit:
- Families?
- Babies?
- Infant teachers?
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Assignment #2
Read the Relationship-Based Practices scenarios.
Relationship Based Child Care Scenarios- Pick any 3 scenarios.
- Reflect on how you would handle each situation using a relationship-based model of practice described by Baker and Manfredi/ Pettit (2004)
- Answer the follow questions:
- Identify which scenarios you picked.
- For each scenario, explain how you would respond and what you would do in the situation.
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