Psychology and Education : Education

Reflective practice will be an integral part of this course. A written reflecti

Reflective practice will be an integral part of this course. A written reflection of the assigned readings will be sent to me night before the class in which chapters will be discussed class. Each reflection will include a max 4 page narrative (not a list) about your most “significant learnings” or “aha’s” as well as how you will use your new learnings and/or how they will influence your behavior as a leader.
Your reflection should address/label each assigned reading and include quotes/Page numbers and a connection to your current reality. Anything else you wish to share is also welcome.
Your entries will reflect current knowledge and insights specific to the curriculum topics being addressed including my presentations and class seminar discussions.
Reflections should also identify and integrate the language of the SDL standards into the narrative of EACH assigned reading text.
Reflections are due NO LATER than the following class in which readings will be discussed. Each reflection includes comments about the readings which were assigned to be completed for that class.
Do assigned readings; summarize each reading in Weekly Reflection. (see Reflection Exemplar in Google Classroom)
Do assigned readings; summarize each reading in Reflections participate in chapter discussions.

Create a slide show using PowerPoint or Google Slides demonstrating children par

Create a slide show using PowerPoint or Google Slides demonstrating children participating in your chosen movement experience. You can use photos or videos that you find online to show case the movement.
Content/Writing Guidelines:
Students can choose one age group to focus on (Infants, Toddlers, or Preschool) or take a general overall approach that covers the whole child at all ages.
Discuss Big Body Play. What is it and why is it important?
Describe how it has a positive impact on children’s health and development.
Reflect on how a child’s ability or family culture might influence how a child uses their body for Big Body Play.
Describe the learning potential that happens during Big Body Play?
Connect the concept of Big Body Play to learning.
You will be focusing on Physical Development and Health and its implications on other learning domains. (Pages 31-34)
Choose specific CT Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) strands and learning progressions to describe. (Page 8 in the ELDS will help you to understand what each section is called.)
At minimum 3 ELDS domain, strands and learning progressions must be referenced. At least one ▪ should be from Physical Development and Health. Others to focus on are Cognitive and Social Emotional. Other domains can also be included.
*Sample:
Physical
Strand A – Early Learning Experiences will support children to develop gross motor skills.
Learning Progression – Large Muscle Movement and Coordination
You would do the same for two more learning domains. Then you will focus your presentation on the strands and progressions you choose.

Additional Guidelines:
Base your content on research you have gathered from the text and course resources.
Be sure to cite your resources.
Be creative – use photos or clip art to add to your message.
Text book big body play by Frances M. Carlson

Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS)