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Jen Longley
Hi, I’m Jen and I’m so excited to meet, get to know, work with, and learn from you this semester! I have been working at BMCC since 2015. Before working at BMCC, I worked 20+ years with infants, toddlers and families. I was born and raised in a small town outside of Baltimore, MD. When I’m not working, I love to knit, read, and listen to music. A fun fact about me is that I am fluent in ASL. I currently live in Yonkers, NY with my wife, 3 dogs, and 2 foster children. I am looking forward to an amazing semester!
Culture in Infant Classrooms
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore culture in infant classrooms
- Examine how practices create the culture in infant classrooms
- Analyze the impact of infant classroom culture on babies & families
- Reflect on your experience in ECE 209
Activity #1: Week 5 ECE 209 Survey
We are 1/3 of the way through the semester. Please complete this 6-question anonymous survey to share your feedback about ECE 209: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7y11wl02p4TXO2NpSMTQcVGvYzStUK9xEqpycmVgZ4YMX5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Activity #2: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you:
- Read Test (2015)
- Im, Parlakian & Sanchez (2007)
- Watch Culture, Diversity & Equity
Link to Test (2015)
Test (2015)
Link to Im, Parlakian & Sanchez (2007)
Im, Parlakian & Sanchez (2007)
Video Culture, Diversity & Equity
Optional Reading: Developmental Influences: Culture (Eliason, 2017)
Submit your completed Module Handout on Blackboard, under ‘Assignments’ in ‘Seminar Module Handout: Culture in Infant Classrooms’
Activity #2: Evidence-Based Practices for Working with Families who have Infants
What are the evidence-based 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. Your reading may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants? Post your list in the comments below.
SI Sessions with Maddie
Join Maddie for SI Sessions on Zoom
- Tuesday 11 AM-12 PM
- Tuesday 8-9 PM
- Thursday 3:30-4:30 PM
What happens at SI sessions?
- Ask questions
- Discuss OpenLab
- Review assignments
- Get feedback on papers/ projects
- Talk about conecpts from ECE 209
Students who regularly attend SI sessions earn higher grades at the end of the semester
Zoom link for SI sessions:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81279897559?pwd=ZlVkVU42WHFCN0tGRjZrdEVGT2txUT09
◦ Meeting ID: 812 7989 7559
◦ Passcode: WU7wHg
WhatsApp Group Link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRioxhj7HI3CSO1Pqyfi7N
Foundations for Working with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the tenets of family-centered programming
- Recognize the impact of culture on families & infants
- Introduce yourself to your colleagues
- Identify best practices for working with families who have infants
Activity #1: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you read and watch the videos on the following websites:
- Diener (2022)
- VLS (2013)
Link to Diener 2022 reading (https://nobaproject.com/modules/the-developing-parent)
Link to Families: An Introduction (VLS, 2013). https://www.virtuallabschool.org/infant-toddler/family-engagement/lesson-1
Optional Readings:
- Fox (2012)
- Gonzalez (2017)
- Jor’dan & Lee (2014)
- Luckenbill & Zide (2017)
- Parnell et al. (2018)
- Paula & da-Silva (2014)
- Ray et al., (2009)
Optional Video: Our Family: A Film About Family Diversity (2016)
Submit the completed Module Handout on Blackboard, under Assignments in Seminar Module Handout: Foundations for Working with Families
Activity #2: Introduce Yourself
Click on Members in the Navigation bar. Click on ‘this form” then introduce yourself and upload a picture.
Activity #3: Evidence-Based Practices for Working with Families Who Have Infants
What are the evidence-based practices for working with families who have infants from the readings and video in this module? Identify your source(s) — reading or video as you develop the list. Post your list in comments below.
What is Culture?
Module Objectives
In this module, you will:
- Explore various perspectives of culture
- Analyze how culture impacts working with infants & families
- Evaluate your family’s cultural background
Assignment #1: What Do I Want My Professor to Know?
Help me to get to know you better by completing this anonymous Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftG0Fjqs9XuEoSzQ1F57FrCTN6wGyt6jZvEbyMMesaQauNSg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Activity #2: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you:
- Watch Individualism vs Collectivism
- Review the handout ‘Individualists & Collectivists’
- Read Gonzalez-Mena (2008) OR Day (2013)
Watch the video Individualism vs Collectivism
Review the handout: ‘Individualists & Collectivists’
Individualists & Collectivists
Link to Gonzalez-Mena (2008)
Gonzalez-Mena (2008) Chap 1
Link to Day (2013) — the reading is chapter 1, which begins on p. 17 of the PDF.
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Optional Reading: The Importance of Culture (Esquivel et al., 2020)
Optional Reading: Developmental Influences: Culture (Eliason, 2017)
Submit your completed Module Handout on Blackboard, under Assignments, in Seminar Module Handout: What is Culture?
Activity #2: Evidence-Based Practices for Working with Families who have Infants
What are the evidence-based 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. Your reading may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants? Post your list in the comments below.
Cultural Aspects to Working with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the impact of culture on caregiving practices
- Analyze cultural eating and sleeping situations
- Identify the difference between following a child’s natural rhythms & establishing a set schedule
- Develop strategies to work with families & colleagues from different cultural backgrounds & communities
Activity #1: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you:
- Read Gonzalez-Mena & Bhavnagri (2000)
- Watch TAPS NQS PLP – Cultural Competency Part 1 (2012)
- Read Natural Rhythms vs Set Schedules Handout
Link to Gonzalez-Mena & Bhavnagri (2000)
GonzalezMena & Bhavnagri (2000)
Video TAPS NQS PLP- Cultural Competency Part 1 (2012)
Link to Natural Rhythms & Set Schedules
Natural Rhythms Vs Set Schedule
Optional Reading: Developmental Influences: Culture (Eliason, 2017)
Submit completed Module Handout on Blackboard, under ‘Assignments’ in Seminar Module Handout: Culture Aspects to Working with Families
Activity #2: Evidence-Based Practices for Working with Families who have Infants
What are the evidence-based practices for working with families who have infants from the readings and video in this module? Identify your source (readings or video) as you develop the list. Your reading may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants? Post your list in the comments below.
Partnering with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore creating partnerships with families
- Evaluate the role social power has when working with families of infants
- Develop strategies to create partnerships with families
Activity #1: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you:
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- Read Building Partnerships Between Families and Early Childhood Staff (2012)
- Watch TAPS Partnerships with Families: Part 5 (2012)
Link to Building Partnerships Between Families and Early Childhood Staff (2012)
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Watch the video TAPS Partnerships with Families: Part 5 (2012)
Video Building Positive Relationships with Families
Optional Reading: Link to Building Partnerships with Families (2016)
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Optional Reading: Link to A Guide to Creating Partnerships with Families, 2nd Ed (2010)
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Optional Reading: Link to Baker & Manfredi/ Pettit (2004)
Baker_Manfedi Petitt (2004) Chapter 1
Submit your completed Module Handout on ECE 209-Seminar Blackboard, under Assignments in Module Handout: Partnering with Families
Activity #2: Evidence-Based Practices for Working with Families who have Infants
What are the evidence-based practices for working with families who have infants from the reading in this module? Identify your source (reading or video) as you develop the list. Your reading and video may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants? Post your list in the comments below.
Relationships with Families
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
- Identify practices that support relationships with families
Activity #1: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you:
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- Read Baker & Mandredi/Pettit (2004)
- Watch Building Positive Relationships with Families
Link to Baker & Manfredi/ Pettit (2004)
Baker_Manfedi Petitt (2004) Chapter 1
Video Building Positive Relationships with Families
Submit your completed Module Handout on ECE 209-Seminar Blackboard, under Assignments in Module Handout: Relationships with Families
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 the source (reading or video) as you develop the list. Post your list in the comments below.
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