Agency
What is agency in early childhood?
"Being able to make choices and decisions to influence events and to have an impact on one's world."
What is control in early childhood?
What is the definition of early childhood development?
"The term for the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and linguistic development of children from birth to primary school age."
What was the title of the 1st reading?
Segregation By Experience by Adair and Colgrove
Where is our TA (Javi) from?
Chile
How does agency relate to early childhood intellectual development?
Agency encourages children to problem solve and be comfortable asking questions related to their learning.
Why is self-control so important in kids?
Enables children to cope with frustration and resolve problems on their own.
Why is it important to learn about early childhood development?
To better understand children and how to work with them to help them be the best they can be.
What did Ms. Bailey say about time and scheduling in the classroom?
Ms. Bailey never rushed the children and was always flexible with her time.
Why did Javi have to leave our first small group early?
She had an appointment with the USCIS
What does it mean for a child to lack agency?
The child is not fully aware of their "existence" and ways in which they can affect their own life.
Fill in the blank: "The closer people came to being considered white the more ________ they had over their lives."
Control
What role do peer interactions play in the social development of children?
Helps them be able to develop communication skills and empathy. Also encourages problem solving and negotiation and fosters cooperation and teamwork.
What was Ms. Bailey's teaching philosophy?
Own What You Are Doing: Children should feel empowered and in control in their learning
What is the room number of our small group session?
SZB 3.718
How does an educator support children's agency in the classroom?
Recognizing children have a right to make decisions and are capable of their own reading.
How does self-control relate to early childhood development?
Children have more autonomy over their learning and decision making.
Why is identity development important in early childhood?
It creates a sense of self awareness, confidence, sense of belonging, and emotional regulation.
What was special about the volcano project?
Children of color were able to explore something of their interest freely without being reprimanded or having to "earn" it.
What is the official name of this course?
EDU 321 Play In Early Childhood Development (10505)
What was the point of the original video made about Ms. Bailey's class?
To "advocate for increasing culturally sustaining opportunities for agency of Latinx and other children in early childhood education settings."
Based on Ms. Bailey's personal experiences as a student, why is giving her students control such a big part of her current teaching style?
Because of her own experiences with strict teaching and "prison like" conditions, she soon realized that these environments are more detrimental than helpful in students' abilities to learn.
What does agency and control have to do with development?
Having agency and control in the classroom promotes children feeling comfortable in their classroom and in their own learning as well as a productive learning style and environment.
What is vitality in early childhood?
"The powerful experience of being vital (young children noticing details around them.)"
When are Javi's office hours?
11am - 12pm