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ECH135 Child Guidance, Management, and the Environment

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Briefly describe one of the theories of cognitive/emotional development and the implications for an early childhood classroom. Do you feel this theory is a good model for choosing a classroom behavior plan? Why or why not?

DQ2 Do you think using rewards is appropriate in a classroom setting? Why or why not?

 

ECH135 Child Guidance, Management, and the Environment

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss one effect of poverty on the development of cognition and emotion. How would you mitigate the effect in your classroom?

DQ2 Briefly discuss attachment theory. What are some potential ramifications for early childhood classrooms if this theory is an accurate construct for cognition and emotional development? Do you think it is possible to ameliorate the effects of a lack of attachment in the classroom? Why or why not?

 

ECH135 Child Guidance, Management, and the Environment

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Who should have more control in the classroom, the teachers or the students? Why? What theory or theories support your thinking?

DQ2 As you think about your classroom management, what will you want to emphasize and why?

 

ECH135 Child Guidance, Management, and the Environment

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss how the guidance approach fits into the core values identified in Section I of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Support.

DQ2 According to the textbook, what is the difference in the constructs of misbehavior and mistaken behavior?

 

ECH135 Child Guidance, Management, and the Environment

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss how setting consistent classroom routines support positive classroom behavior.

DQ2 If you were to work in a school with set schedules that determine when a subject is taught, as well as what is taught (sometimes scripted), how might you plan for, and implement, times for young children to participate in active learning and inquiry?

ECH135 Child Guidance, Management, and the Environment

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss the difference between a teacher-centered and a learner-centered classroom. Do you think that one style is more appropriate? Why or why not?

DQ2 How does classroom design and organization support learning and positive behavior?