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Weekly Module 15: Partnering with Families Readings Post
In this module you will: Evaluate the role of social power and social influence when working with families of infants and toddlers Analyze situations to determine how to share power with families Complete the End-of-Semester survey After reading Allard & Hancok (2015), answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from […]
Weekly Module 13: Rituals & Routines with Families Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify rituals and practices to help infants and families transition into a program Analyze the importance of phase-in and separation for infants, toddlers, and families Critique principles centers use during phase-in After reading Goldsmith & Theilhiemer (2015) AND Block (2014) or Gillispie & Peterson (2014) answer the following questions: What was the […]
Weekly Module 10: Cultural Aspects to Working with Families & Infants Readings Post
In this module you will: Evaluate child rearing practices and values in different cultures Analyze cultural eating and sleeping situations Identify the difference between following a child’s natural rhythms & establishing a set schedule After reading Gonzalez-Mena & Bhavnagri (2000) AND Im, Parlakian, & Sanchez (2007) answers the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you […]
Weekly Module 9: What is Culture? Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify practices that support cultural exchange & learning Evaluate how cultural pluralism impacts your work with infants & toddlers Analyze how to handle different scenarios After reading Gonzalez-Mena (2008), answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the reading in 4-6 sentences in […]
Weekly Module 8: Talking with Families Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify techniques to use to talk to families Apply the “touch points” strategies to sensitive discussions with families Brainstorm how to discuss sensitive issues with families After reading Gudrais (2012), answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the article in 4-6 sentences in your own […]
Weekly Module 7: Keeping Families Informed Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify different methods to use when communicating with families Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of different forms of communicating with families Analyze the importance of keeping families informed After reading Keyser (2017) answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the reading in 4-6 sentences […]
Weekly Module 6: Family Engagement in Action Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify how to engage families in programming Evaluate practices that engage families Analyze practices that engaging families After reading Koralek, Nemeth, & Ramsey (2019) answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details and what you learned from this reading in 4-6 sentences, in your own words. Use key terms and vocabulary from the […]
Weekly Module 5: What is Family Engagement? Readings Post
In this module you will: Compare family involvement in programs versus program staff engaging with families Evaluate practices that support engaging with families Identify the benefits of staff engaging with families for infants and toddlers After reading Halgunseth (2009) answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from this […]
Weekly Module 4: Who Are Families? Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify struggles that families encounter Determine ways to welcome families, based on their characteristics Compare characteristics of families After reading 1 article of the Who are Families? Readings (see options below), answers the following questions: Which article did you chose? Why? Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the […]
Weekly Module 3: Site Visit Readings Post
In this module you will: Review the expectations for visiting a site Explore the expectations for the Site Visit Paper Evaluate how you would feel during different scenarios that may arise After reading the Assignment Guidelines for Site Visits and Power Point on Site Visits, answer the following questions: When is the Site Visit Paper […]
