The Importance of Reflective Practices and Quality Standards in Early Childhood Education
Reading One
Notes
- Reflective practitioners are those who are willing to help young children.
- It is important to observe a child to understand everything that is of interest to them.
- Teachers in early childhood should have the knowledge of teaching inclusive classrooms that take care of the needs of children with disabilities (Gray & MacBlain, 2015)
Takeaway
Reflecting on one’s work while working with children helps to build a connection between the past and the present.
Question
Why is it important for early education practitioners to adopt a belief system that emphasizes potential rather than ability?
Reading Two
Notes
- Quality accounts help to ensure that all early childhood programs adhere to the state laid down standards (Peterson & Elam, 2020)
- High-quality practices are those that encourage children to be active participants in learning.
- Teachers should value differences in children in terms of culture, language, and a child’s family.
Takeaway
Assessing children from time to time helps teachers to self-reflect on their own practices.
Question
How can teachers be empowered to have environment rating scales?
Reading Three
Notes
- A high-quality childhood program operates within the required state standards and regulations, hence operating legally (Workman & Ullrich, 2017).
- Quality early childhood programs benefit the child, families, and communities.
- The major concern about the quality of early childhood programs specifically exists among low-income earning families.
Takeaway
A high-quality early childhood program should meet the professional and stable teacher workforce.
Question
Why are families sometimes reluctant to support their children by making sure they are placed in quality early childhood programs?
Podcast
Notes
- Positive relationships help facilitate learning in children.
- A classroom is a community in which every person plays a vital role.
- Teaching is about building relationships not only with the child but also with their families to build a community.
- When there is an emotional connection with the child, they are more willing to learn and retain knowledge.
Takeaway
Relationships are reciprocal, attuned, and culturally responsive, which facilitate the building of trust.
Question
How can teachers ensure they build equitable, caring practices with all learners?
References
Gray, C., & MacBlain, S. (2015). Learning theories in childhood. Sage.
Peterson, G., & Elam, E. (2020). Observation and assessment in early childhood education. Zero Textbook Cost.
Workman, S. & Ullrich R (2017). Identifying the core components of high-quality early childhood programs.
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Question 
The Importance of Reflective Practices and Quality Standards
This assignment is for my homework journal. What I need to do is for you to read all the readings and then watch the videos/podcasts listed below. Take notes for each reading/video/podcast and write 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question for each.
Professor instruction: Take notes in your HW Journal for each reading/video/podcast: 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question—be prepared to share in small group
Reading 1- Gray, C. & Macblain, S. (2015). Learning theories in childhood. 2nd ed. Washington DC: Sage Publications.
You’re reading Ch. 10 (Theory in Practice) Take Notes write one key takeaway and 1 question.
Reading 2- Observation & Assessment in ECE: Ch. 2 (Quality Counts) I have uploaded the pdf for this reading. You’re reading chapter 2 only, taking notes, and writing one key takeaway and one question.
Reading 3- Identifying Quality Early Childhood Programming
https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/02/QualityEarlyChildhood101-brief.pdf Take notes Write one key takeaway and 1 question.
Videos/Podcasts:
Positive Relationships: The Heart of Teaching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kRz6WDgvtI
Take Notes: write one key takeaway and 1 question.
Responsive Programming for Migrant Families
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/program-environments-responsive-programming-migrant-families
Take Notes; write one key takeaway and 1 question