Contents
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the importance of relationships between infant teachers and families
- Brainstorm how to handle situations using a family-based model of programming
- Apply relationships with families to your Group Zine
Activity #1: Relationships with Families
Read Baker & Manfredi/ Pettit (2004) Complete this handout as you read
Baker_Manfedi Petitt (2004) Chapter 1Watch https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/early-essentials-webisode-2-building-relationships Complete this handout while watching the video.
Read the Relationship-Based Practices scenarios.
Relationship Based Child Care Scenarios
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RESPOND
Answer the follow questions including specific evidence from the reading and video in your response:
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- In the schools you attended, which model of center culture did the program use? How do you know?
- Which model of center culture would you like to work in? Why?
- How do relationships between adults impact babies?
- Pick 2 scenarios. For each scenario, explain how you would respond and what you would do in the situation. Identify which scenarios you selected. Include specific evidence from the reading &/ or video to justify your response.
REPLY:
Identify a colleague who responded to a different scenario than you selected. Explain how you would handle the situation in your reply. Describe how your response is similar to and different from your colleague’s response.
You can answer the questions by 1) writing your response CLICK THIS LINK TO POST YOUR COMMENTS or 2) recording your response by going to FlipGrid (https://flipgrid.com/588a7ec7 your 1st name as it appears on CUNY First is your log-in).
ACTIVITY #2: Best Practices for Working with Families Who Have Infants
What are the best practices for working with families who have infants from the reading and video in this module? Identify your source (reading or video) as you develop the list.
