Module Objectives:

In this module you will:

1. Evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic could be impacting fetuses to be born
2. Determine the interplay between fetal development and parent development
3. Reflect on what you have learned in this module

Activity #1: Prenatal & Parental Development

In this activity, read and watch the following videos:

• • Diener (2022)
  • Prenatal to Birth
  • Davis & Thompson (2014) OR What Babies Learn Before They are Born

Complete this handout as you read & watch.  Submit the completed handout on Blackboard (under ‘Assignments’ in ‘Module 1: Introductions Readings & Video Handout’)

Link to Diener 2022 reading

Video Prenatal to Birth  is available from BMCC’s Library video data base Films on Demand, follow the steps on this handout or in this video to locate the video.

Link to Davis & Thompson (2014)

Davis & Thompson (2014)

 

Video What Babies Learn Before They are Born

Activity #2: Creating Goals

GOAL SETTING 

Purpose: The purpose of Goal Setting  is to develop the following skills and knowledge required to be a masterful infant teacher:

• Identify goals for professional learning and growth
• Monitor learning and growth
• Continue to build your identity as an infant teacher
• Foster your ability to reflect
• Evaluate the process of life-long learning

Task – Goal Setting involves the following  process:

Goal Setting

At the onset of the semester, identify 3 or 4 goals that you would like to achieve in ECE 209. The goals should be based on the knowledge, skills, and/ or abilities, that you would like to master during ECE 209. Throughout the semester, you will work toward achieving the goals and monitor your progress. You will determine your grade for ECE 209 based on your self-assessment of your progress toward reaching the goals.

Goals should be written using the following format, “By the end of ECE 209, I will… (the knowledge, skills, and/ abilities you would like to achieve in ECE 209).”

Examples of goals are:

• • By the end of ECE 209, I will learn how to support infant learning in all domains of development.
  • By the end of ECE 209, I will develop techniques to partner and engages families.
  • By the end of ECE 209, I will understand how to form relationships with babies and families
  • By the end of ECE 209, I will be able to explain the importance of relationships between infant teachers, infants and families.
  • By the end of ECE 209, I will be able to develop an environment and curriculum that supports infant learning and well-being.

If you are struggling to identify goals, I suggest reviewing the student learning outcomes in our syllabus.

Create  3 to 4 goals. Submit your goals on Blackboard, in ‘Assignments’ under ‘Creating Goals’.

Link to Jamboard we developed during our synchronous learning community session which may offer ideas: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1gNYRr4hcNFAeUAM-7OapAoiZWVPAIFkozLZEmxG1Paw/edit?usp=sharing

Activity #3: Self-Reflection

At Week 8 and Week 16 of the semester you will monitor your progress towards achieving your goals. Your learning, growth and progress towards achieving your goals will help to determine your grade for ECE 209. To monitor your progress towards meeting you goals,  answer the questions below at the end of each module to document your progress over the semester.

• What did you learn in this week’s modules for ECE 209-Lecture and Seminar that connects to your goals?
  • Information/ knowledge
  • Skills
  • Insights (connections you made or “ah-ha’s” you had about the material)
• How will the material from these modules help and support you to meet your goals?

CLICK HERE TO POST YOUR SELF-REFLECTION