Objective 1: Define Early childhood development and describe how views have varied over time and across Eastern and European cultures. Objective 2: Describe ways the knowledge of EC Development can guide classroom practice - interactions with children and families, curriculum planning, and the identification of children with disabilities. Objective 3: Identify ways knowledge of EC development promotes an understanding and appreciation of diversity and guides advocacy and the shaping of public policy. Objective 4: Articulate the reasons for studying EC development from a multicultural perspective. Objective 5: Read a letter from Carini addressed to parents. Your Content: Reading Materials: Chpt. 1 in Trawick text - Why Study ECE development in a Diverse World? View Powerpoint for Trawick Chpt 1 Video: Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Introduction A letter from Carini to parents Assignments, Activities: All written work can be posted in the link provided on Bb. Activity 1: After reading chpt. 1 Trawick and viewing the powerpoint on the chapter, tell me in your own words how you meet each objective above. Activity 2: View the DAP video - What was new to you? What do you question? Activity 3: Read Carini's letter to parents. What do you think Carini is trying to tell us about assessing the development of young children?

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