ECE 7
They function to protect the ends of chromosomes from sticking to each other. They also protect genetic information during cell division because a short piece of each chromosome is lost every time DNA is replicated
Telomeres
Purpose of the ASQ3
(Snapshot) Gauge where children are developmentally
Attention Maintenance and Cognition
Domains on the DRDP
Alzheimer's, also known as...
NCD or Non-communicable disease
Once focus may be on developmental skills, interests and capabilities. Another focus is on daily routine and success of activities.
Individual vs. group planning
When sharing information with families, it is important to share this....
Share strengths, needs of strengthening, and ideas to help improve.
What tool is most liked by students? The DRDP or the Checklist?
VOTE
Inner picture of oneself.
Self Image
Phone conversations, conferences, exchanging information at drop off/pick up times. Monthly and weekly newsletters. Memos, email, texting. Being available and always greeting when parents come and go from your program.
Effective Methods of Communication with Families
This reflects the developmental needs of learning styles of young children as identified, is engaging and promotes the family cultures.
Well written curriculum.
To focus on the children, develop closer rapport with families and discuss strengths and areas that need strengthening.
Importance of the Family Conference
For this observation, you take notes after the observation, giving the best summary of the moment. It is in past tense.
Anecdotal
This domain is important because it help children express themselves, and helps motivate them to learn and make friends.
Dramatic Play
Being knowledgeable of the current trends and expectations in early childhood.
ECE Professional
Creative Curriculum-Environmental Approach
Emergent Curriculum-Follow the child’s lead
Project Approach-Building/Ball/Bug (progressively focused to go
deep)
Combination Approach
Children’s Expression- Focused on family cultural and interests
Many Curriculum Models
To have documentation, assessments, and information to support your findings.
Child Study
For this data collected, it is in a moment of time, either during transition, meal time, or group time.
Time Sampling
The importance of this domain is:
Promotes creativity
develops thinking and speaking skills
helps in forming relationships
helps learning social and pro social skills
Dramatic Play
Attending workshops, training, and approach new things as an opportunity.
Professional Development
To assess and document, ask individual/group questions, formulate a plan and then implement. To observe and document again.
Assessment Curriculum Process
We must do this to become better at observation, assessment and working with families.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
This tool has an acronym of DRDP.
Desired Results of the Developmental Profile
Provide controllable materials
Be non-directive
Give children time
Keep art activities spontaneous
Treat art as a
process, not a product
Strategies to Promote Art Skills
Doing this will be most influential in your journey of working in the field of children and families. If you cannot do this, it will be difficult to work effectively.
Know yourself and your hot spots.
Be open to see things from another person's perspective.
The best way to learning something?
DO IT!
Thank you all for your help in learning this semester, I have truly enjoyed this journey!