Read Post, Hohmann & Epstein (2011)
Post, Hohmann & Epstein (2011)Watch Attachment Theory: Understanding the Essential Bond video. I suggest completing this handout as your watch the video
Review this Power Point I narrate the Power Point in this video
Your best friend has a young infant. Her maternity leave is over and she must return to work. She has found 2 programs to choose from:
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- Program A: the curriculum in the infant classroom emphasizes learning letters, numbers, shapes, colors., and has a ratio of 4 babies to 1 teacher.
- Program B: the curriculum in the infant classroom focuses on relationship-based practices and the ratio is 3 babies to 1 teacher.
Cite evidence from the readings, videos, and Power Point in this module to answer the following questions.
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- Which program should your friend choose? Why?
- What will the baby learn in the program?
- How will the program help the baby grow and develop?
