Welcome to Unit 9 CE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Curriculum Planning

Thought for the day…. Every step you take, is a step away from where you used to be. - Brian Chargualaf

Weekly Reminders Complete Readings Browse Web Resource Post to Discussion Boards Interact with Classmates Attend Seminar or Complete Seminar option Complete Final Project Complete Missing Assignments Discuss CLA

Learning Outcomes After completing this unit, you should be able to: Share principles necessary to apply to your professional experiences. Explain the importance of an educational philosophy. Discuss your vision of education and your role as an educator.

Achievement Levels How can educators influence their students' achievement levels? Are you enthusiastic? “If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in” ~ Rachel Carson(Folarri, 2007, p. 260).

Teacher Expectations How do teacher expectations impact student achievement? What should you do if you make a mistake? "If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people" Chinese Proverb

Key Components in Environment What are key components to include when planning for a successful learning environment? What learning theories do you consider while planning this environment?

Educational Philosophy What best practices should be applied in the early childhood education? What is your vision of the ideal learning environment? How do children learn, think, and feel? What role do you have as a teacher in the life of a young child? Why do you want to be a teacher?

There’s more…Educational Philosophy What strengths do you possess that will make you a great teacher? What skills will you need to improve as you grow as a teacher? What does it mean to you to be a teacher?

Day to day practice How will your beliefs affect your day- to-day practice as an educator?

Deadline on Tuesday! Please turn in all discussion questions and seminar responses by Tuesday. These assignments do not usually qualify to be turned in as incomplete assignments. Please turn in any missing projects by Tuesday. Please turn in your Unit 9 Project! If you need help with this assignment, please make an appointment with me. Thanks!

Wrap-up Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself." - Chinese Proverb

References Follari, L. M., (2007). Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education. Prentice Hall.