1. Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. CE101 Unit 4 Seminar Introduction to Early Childhood Education CE101 Unit 4 Seminar Introduction to Early Childhood Education A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. -~ Henry Adams

2. Audio Check I am aware that many of you are new to online learning and to using computers, so before we get started… lets conduct a quick audio check. If you can’t hear me, please confirm that the volume on your speakers are on and if you have external speakers confirm that they are plugged in. If you can’t hear me, please try logging out and back in. This often fixes the problem. If this does not work – please call Tech Support at 1-866- 522-7747

3. Unit 4 Overview This unit focuses on learning environments that encourage the students to become actively engaged in activities that are similar to their everyday experiences. These experiences encourage the students to be creative and to use their imagination. When students are involved in the learning process and they are able to express their interests, the outcome is a positive one. You also will learn classroom management strategies that will help develop a positive learning environment. This comes from Unit 10 in the current CE101.

4. Objectives After completing this unit, you will be able to …  Describe a quality early childhood environment  Explain the importance of quality environments

5. Seminar Question #1 When a child enters the classroom they should see an attractive space. Use your 5 senses to describe it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =fm7hIwLXuTU Jump in! (4:22)

6. Seminar Question #2 Is the space warm and homelike? Share examples… Please share!

7. Question # 3 Are there learning centers? Name a few… Any thoughts?

8. Question # 4 and Field Trip List a few additional key ingredients for establishing a successful learning environment? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =MPXEyr1nYpM&feature=related Please share! (6:15)

9. Weekly Reminders Complete Readings Browse Web Resource Respond to Discussion Questions Interact with Classmates Attend Seminar or complete Seminar Option 2 Complete Learning Activities Complete Graded Review E-mail questions, concerns, etc.

10. Closing thought! The teacher is one who made two ideas grow where only one grew before. - Unknown

11. Thank you! Thank you for joining me! It has been a pleasure share with you again this evening! All for one and one for all! All the members of this group will support each of the individual members, and the individual members will pledge to support the group! This came from a Latin phrase and was the calling card of The Three Musketeers, the 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas.

12. References Follari, L. (2010). Foundations and best practices in early childhood education: History, theories, and approaches to learning. Boston: Pearson. Jupiter Images Corporation, (2010). Clipart.com. Retrieved May 10, 2010 from http://www.clipart.com http://www.clipart.com