Discussions 1 & 2

 

Discussion 1

 Early Language Development

After reading about early language development in Chapter 5 of your text, describe a learning center that would promote early language development.  Your description must include the learning objective of the center, the materials provided, and step-by-step instructions for implementation of the activity.  Make sure to include the specific areas of language that the center targets, the approach you will be using to introduce this center, and methods for assessing student’s development.

 

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Discussion 2

  Optimal Brain Development

The human brain is highly dependent on experiences for development.  Discuss your role as a teacher or caregiver in a child’s life in terms of promoting optimal brain development through exposure to various experiences.   Give three examples of appropriate stimulation (activities) you can employ in the classroom or daycare center to promote learning.  How can you include activities outside the classroom that will reinforce the learning?  How can you involve the parents and community resources (i.e., fieldtrips)? Lastly, include information on a field trip you could take your class on in your local area that would extend the learning that you included in one of your sample activities.  Relate experiences from your own schooling such as field trips, community events, and activities that connected your learning to both the community and your home.  

 

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