The Exploration Forum is a chance to discuss any topics related to this unit or the course. It is an opportunity to think about how the concepts we cover relate to you and your work as an early childhood practitioner. It allows you to express your thoughts, expand your thinking, gain knowledge and perspective, share and view resources, and gather ideas about approaching the course assignments. Think of this as “practice time,” where you ponder, apply, and make connections while earning points based solely on participation.
There are no assigned topics or questions to answer and no length requirement. While you should use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation, your grade will be based solely on participation.
- 25 points for three (or more) relevant posts
- 15 points for two relevant posts
- 10 points for one relevant post
- 0 points for no relevant post
Please represent yourself honorably. Your posts need to express your thoughts and your words. However, if you paraphrase (summarize or reword) or include a quote, you must cite (identity) your source. Provide the web link when referencing an online source.
Unit 5 Reading Assignment – Chapter 5
Gordon, A. M., & Browne, K. W. (2023). Beginnings & beyond: Foundations in early childhood education (11th ed.) Cengage.
Chapter five will cover criteria for creating central elements in environment planning and basic arrangements and materials for creating the environment.
- Chapter 5: Developmental and Learning Theories
Course Resources
Websites:
Use these resources for the Unit 5 Journal:
This webpage provides excellent strategies for interacting in classroom settings with five-through eight-year-olds.
- Watson, A. (n.d.). 8 ways teachers can talk less and get kids talking more.
This link from The National Association for the Education of Young Children will take you to blogs, articles, and resources with fabulous ideas for using nature as an outdoor learning environment.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). Nature.
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) website provides a wealth of information to support the creation of safe supportive learning environments.
- National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning. (n.d). Developmentally appropriate practice.
Watch the video on this website from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The video shows developmentally appropriate teaching in terms of the activities, conversation, and pace of instruction.
- Resources for Early Educators. (n.d.). Providing developmentally appropriate learning: Understand how children think [Video file].
This resource covers promoting strong and effective partnerships, the complexity of today’s families, and enhancing communication to support learning.
Publisher’s PowerPoint:
Use this to review the chapter information to prepare for your quiz.
- Gordon_BeginningsandBeyond_11e_PPT_CH05.pptx Gordon_BeginningsandBeyond_11e_PPT_CH05.pptx – Alternative Formats
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