Welcome to Unit 6 Seminar! CE 114 Infant, Toddler, and Early Childhood Development

Welcome to Unit 6 Seminar! Hello! While you are waiting, please feel free to chat among yourselves. I am looking forward to tonight’s discussion.

Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory: Autonomy Versus Shame and Doubt Develop trust in environment Develop trust in caregivers Develop trust in self Results in independence (Black & Puckett, 2009)

Pro-social Behaviors Kindness Sympathy Generosity Helpfulness Sense of unfairness (Black & Puckett, 2005)

Multiple Intelligence Theory Interpersonal IQ: People skills Intrapersonal IQ: In touch with feelings Spatial IQ: visually perceptive Bodily-kinesthetic IQ: manipulates objects and body movements Musical IQ: talented musically (Black & Puckett, 2009)

More IQ’s Spiritual IQ: relate to mysteries of life. Existential IQ: ability to locate oneself in the cosmos (Black & Puckett, 2009) Linguistic IQ: skills in word usage and meanings. Can be verbal or written skills. Logical-mathematical IQ: likes figures, patterns, or logical equations. Naturalist IQ: relate to plants, animals, or nature.

How are you smart? Visit the website below and take a brief quiz that will determine your strengths and how you are smart. Come back ready to share!

How do young children think? Sensory input Egocentric Relies on labels for meaning Relates new learning to past experiences Just beginning to understand the relationship between cause and effect (Black & Puckett, 2009)

Thinking….hmm… Has difficulty organizing thoughts into words Has difficulty retelling events Impulsive Difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy Takes things literally Displays an age-appropriate level of logic and reasoning (Black & Puckett, 2009)

Unit 6 Assignments Answer both discussion questions. (See rubric) Submit Unit 6’s project in the drop box! Due Tuesday!

Unit 7 Project: Early Childhood Educator Job Description Part I: Formulate a job description for an Early Childhood Educator that includes expected ethical behaviors and outlines the responsibility of confidentiality. The project should be no shorter than a half page (200 words) and no longer than one page (400 words). It should clearly present the expectations and requirements of the job. You must create your own descriptions of the job qualifications and expectations for this project.

Unit 7 Project: Early Childhood Educator Job Description Part II: Write a cover letter (no more than page) to accompany your application for the position of "Early Childhood Educator." Introductory Paragraph: Introduce yourself and include a description of your relevant job experience. Explain your reasons and motivation for working in the early childhood field. Paragraph Two: Use the NAEYC description of Mission, Goals, Vision Statement, Strategic Objectives and Philosophy and Values found at Describe how your own approach to working with children aligns with NAEYC guidelines.

Final Project Option 1: a real-life observation and analysis of an actual child care center. or Option 2: visualization of this type of experience. Go to Unit 9 and click on project to link to more information.

References Black, J.K., & Puckett, M.P., (2009). The young child: Development from prebirth through age eight. Fourth Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc Jupiter Images Corporation, (2007). Clipart.com. Retrieved August 28, 2007 from website: