MANAGING EARLY LEARNING FACILITIES – Week 4 ECED& 139 ADMINISTRATION MANAGING EARLY LEARNING FACILITIES – Week 4

“It is not the child as a physical, but as a psychic being that can provide a strong impetus to the betterment of mankind. It is the spirit of the child that can determine the course of human progress and led it perhaps even to a higher form of civilization.” Maria Montessori

Ken Robinson Changing Education Paradigms

Chapter 3 Decisions, Decisions… Page 43 In small groups Review the brief description of child development theories in Table 3.1 [p. 38]. Which theory seems closest to your own beliefs about how young children learn and develop? Explain your answer. Was it difficult to decide on just one theory? Discuss your ideas with your classmates

How has your perception of the terms “leadership” and “management” expanded and/or evolved as you read this chapter?

Chapter 3 Decisions, Decisions… Page 45 In pairs (with someone new) Think about your basic assumptions about people and organizations. Do you think people are more strongly motivated by money or by feelings that they contribute to a team effort? Do they generally think things through and behave logically, or are they more governed by their emotions? What is the best way for a manager to relate to employees?

Chapter 3 Questions Share your responses to the 2 questions you chose. Why did you choose those questions? Discuss what you got out of Chapter 3: New learning Expanded understanding Different perspectives Agreed with Disagreed with Hadn’t considered Want to explore further

Small Group Learning and Teaching Multicultural Theory Critical Theory in Education Critical Race Theory in Education Bilingual Education Theory

Philosophy Statements Share and discuss your response on the worksheet in small groups. Give each other feedback and make any additions, changes or revisions you choose. Write your philosophy statement in narrative format.

HOMEWORK DUE 10/24 Read Chapter 4 and answer 2 questions. Read Chapter 5 and answer 2 questions.