Esin Esendal Provitera, Ph.D.

Discuss learning theory application to an early childhood case scenario

Choose an artifact that applies knowledge of child development and learning theory in early childhood

CE299-1: Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of child development and learning theory in early childhood settings

The assignments for this unit are:

Readings Discussion Seminar

Scenario:

Julio is almost 5 years old and attends a Title I preschool class. The childcare professionals in the classroom have the classroom set up so that Julio can access materials of his choosing. Julio has ample time for exploration, child-directed activities, and play. The adults follow Julio’s lead while providing enough structure for him.

How can understanding learning theory assist in understanding Julio’s development?

• These week on the DB you chose an artifact that demonstrates your ability to apply knowledge of child development and learning theory in early childhood settings. Take a moment to share about the artifact that you chose.

• What class was it from?

• What do you know about learning theory based on your artifact?

• What more would you like to know?

Unit 5 Project

For this project, you will choose one artifact from your prior coursework to meet the objective of family and community building.

As you look through your past learning experiences and coursework, you will find examples of community- and family-building artifacts in many courses.

Once you have chosen your artifact, you will then write a 1-2 page reflection on this artifact.

Your reflection must include a discussion of respecting the importance of individuality and cultural diversity of children and their families while building relationships.

• When writing your reflection, think about the following:• Your reflection is a description of what you have done,

not what you will do.

• Connect your reflections to your artifact. Explain why you chose this artifact as a demonstration of the outcome of family and community building and respecting the importance of individual and cultural diversity.

• Discuss what you learned from the activity.

• Describe any improvements you could make after reflecting on your learning activity, and what you would still like to learn.

• Proofread your work: you should have no spelling or grammar errors, and you should use APA format.

The only other project that you will have this term is the final. Please take a look at the directions and come to our next seminar ready to discuss.

Good night and see you next week in seminar!