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209 Questions?

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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 …

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Culture in Infant Classrooms

Module Objectives

In this module you will:

  1. Explore culture in infant classrooms
  2. Examine how practices create the culture in infant classrooms
  3. Analyze the impact of infant classroom culture on babies & families
  4. Reflect on your experience in ECE 209

Activity

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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

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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

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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?

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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
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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

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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

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