Learning ResourcesRequired ResourcesCourse Text: Diversity in Early Care and Education Chapter 6, “Differing Perspectives on Learning through Play” Chapter 7, “Socialization, Guidance, and Dis

Learning Resources

Required Resources

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  Course Text:
  
  Diversity in Early Care and Education
  • Chapter 6, “Differing Perspectives on Learning through Play”
  • Chapter 7, “Socialization, Guidance, and Discipline”
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  Course Text:
  
  How Culture Shapes Social-Emotional Development
  • Read pp. 4–11, “Experiencing, Expressing, and Regulating Emotions” (up to “Identity Development and Relating to Others”)
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  Article:
  
  Chang, H., & Pulido, D. (1994).
  
  The critical importance of cultural and linguistic continuity for infants and toddlers
  
  . In E. Fenichel (Ed.), Cross-cultural studies of child development: Implications for clinicians. Retrieved from
  
  http://www.eric.ed.gov
  
  Reproduced with permission of Zero to Three in the format Scan via Copyright Clearance Center.
  • Read pp. 14–18 of the PDF

Perspectives on Play

The beginning of Chapter 6 of Diversity in Early Care and Education describes a scenario featuring babies at play. Review this scenario (pp. 104–106) with one of the following themes in mind: people versus object orientation, choice, adult role, emphasis on words versus nonverbal communication.

By Day 3:

Post

your responses to the following:

• What values, beliefs, and expectations are embedded in this scene? (Include one or more specific examples to support your response.)
• How and why might a family’s values, beliefs, and expectations differ from those you have identified?
• Offer one or more recommendations for modifying the environment or interactions in order to honor diverse values, beliefs, and expectations.