Choice Board: ECE History, Theories and Program Models
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ECE Around the World
We learned about the history of ECE in the United States, but what contributions have other countries made?For this assignment, research the history of ECE in another country. This could be a country where you were born, where your ancestors originated from, or just one that interests you. On the internet, search "History of Early Childhood Education in (pick your country)."Tell me about key historical figures, events, etc. you learned about. What is happening there now? You can demonstrate your knowledge in 1 of 3 ways: Submit a Word document (at least 1 page, double-spaced), or an audio or video recording (at least 2 minutes long).
Listen to a Podcast!
For this assignment, 1. Describe the benefits of messy, outdoor play. 2. Reflect upon whether you would want to work in this type of program model. Why or why not? You can demonstrate your knowledge in 1 of 3 ways: Submit a Word document (at least 1 page, double-spaced), or an audio or video recording (at least 2 minutes long).
Nature-Based Preschools
Click here to play the following 22 minute podcast from the Preschool Podcast. In this podcast, Meghan Fitzgerald from Tinkergarten talks about The Impact of Nature Play on Preschool Development.
Click here to listen to this 10 minute video about Waldorf Schools. For this assignment: 1. Explain how a Waldorf school is different from other ECE program models. 2. Reflect upon whether you would want to work in this type of program model? Why or why not? You can demonstrate your knowledge in 1 of 3 ways: Submit a Word document (at least 1 page, double-spaced) or an audio or video recording (at least 2 minutes long).
what's your favorite theory?
- Pretend you are interviewing for an ECE position. The person who is interviewing you asks, "Which child development theory would you use when working with your students?
- For this assignment, pick one of the theories discussed in Chapter 3 (Cognitive Developmental, Behaviorism, Sociocultural Development, Psychosocial; Ecological Systems Theory).
- Explain this theory and how you would apply it to your work with children.
- You can demonstrate your knowledge in 1 of 3 ways: Submit a Word document (at least 1 full page, double-spaced) or an audio or video recording (at least 2 minutes long).
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Choice Board: ECE History, Theories and Program Models
Listen to a Podcast
Research a topic
Watch a Video
Mock interview
ECE Around the World
We learned about the history of ECE in the United States, but what contributions have other countries made?For this assignment, research the history of ECE in another country. This could be a country where you were born, where your ancestors originated from, or just one that interests you. On the internet, search "History of Early Childhood Education in (pick your country)."Tell me about key historical figures, events, etc. you learned about. What is happening there now? You can demonstrate your knowledge in 1 of 3 ways: Submit a Word document (at least 1 page, double-spaced), or an audio or video recording (at least 2 minutes long).
Listen to a Podcast!
For this assignment, 1. Describe the benefits of messy, outdoor play. 2. Reflect upon whether you would want to work in this type of program model. Why or why not? You can demonstrate your knowledge in 1 of 3 ways: Submit a Word document (at least 1 page, double-spaced), or an audio or video recording (at least 2 minutes long).
Nature-Based Preschools
Click here to play the following 22 minute podcast from the Preschool Podcast. In this podcast, Meghan Fitzgerald from Tinkergarten talks about The Impact of Nature Play on Preschool Development.
Click here to listen to this 10 minute video about Waldorf Schools. For this assignment: 1. Explain how a Waldorf school is different from other ECE program models. 2. Reflect upon whether you would want to work in this type of program model? Why or why not? You can demonstrate your knowledge in 1 of 3 ways: Submit a Word document (at least 1 page, double-spaced) or an audio or video recording (at least 2 minutes long).
what's your favorite theory?