Learning experiences should include
- evaluation of data from observing lab experiences
- formulation of developmentally appropriate lessons
- application of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are examples of observational data?
- Why do early childhood professionals need to collect observational data on children?
- How can an early childhood professional use data to plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children?
- What are the different developmental stages in early childhood?
Communication
- How will observational data be communicated to staff and parents?
- How will information regarding developmentally appropriate learning experiences be communicated to staff and parents?
Leadership
- What is the outcome if developmentally appropriate learning experiences are not practiced in the early childhood setting?
- What are the local, state, and federal guidelines that ensure developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschoolers?
Management
- How will the observational data be gathered and used?
- What are the criteria for creating developmentally appropriate learning experiences?
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