Professionalism and Growth in the Early Childhood

Discussion Question: 250 words

Describe the essential components of developmentally appropriate practice.

Discussion Question: 250 words

After reading about reflective practice, explain its importance in professional learning settings.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Review the assignment instructions and associated rubric before you begin. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some assignments may require you to do additional research so choose your sources carefully. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the Resources tab of the classroom.

When you submit your assignment it goes through Turnitin, plagiarism software, to be sure that your work is less than 20% duplicated from other sources unless otherwise noted. Take time to correct it so the report verifying your work shows a similarity rate that is less than 20% or as required by your instructor. You may edit your paper and resubmit it up to three times or per your instructor’s directions.

Essay

Write an essay (1600) words in length. Be sure to completely answer all requirements in each prompt. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which item you are addressing. Make sure to reference three (3) citations using the APA writing style for each reference. Include a cover page and a reference page, which do not count towards the minimal word amount.

Essay Questions:

1. Discuss the implications of at least 5 principles of development

2. Define reflective practice and construct an example of how a teacher might use it in a classroom scenario.

3. Describe three areas that teachers need to be knowledgeable about and explain the steps you will take to gain more information and understanding of these areas. 

4. Respond to the following question: “Why do I want to work with young children?”

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

(3 PAGE PAPER) Review the assignment instructions and associated rubric before you begin. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some assignments may require you to do additional research so choose your sources carefully. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the Resources tab of the classroom.

When you submit your assignment it goes through Turnitin, plagiarism software, to be sure that your work is less than 20% duplicated from other sources unless otherwise noted. Take time to correct it so the report verifying your work shows a similarity rate that is less than 20% or as required by your instructor. You may edit your paper and resubmit it up to three times or per your instructor’s directions.

Brochure:

Create a brochure for parents explaining the history of Early Childhood Education. Make sure to reference three (3) citations using the APA writing style for each reference. Include pictures to make your brochure inviting to parents.

In your brochure, make sure to hit on these three points:

1. Give a brief history of the early childhood field. 

2. Give an example and explain how you personally can become involved in a child advocacy activity within your own community.

3. Explain why it is important for early childhood professionals to have a thorough understanding of the history of the field? 

4. After reading about the history of Early Childhood Education and the different philosophers who impacted the field, draft your own personal philosophy of teaching.