Reflection<\/b><\/p>\n
Note:<\/b> This Reflection Assignment is also a Major Assessment for this course.<\/p>\n
It is time now to take a look at the past 8 weeks, probe the depth of new knowledge and insights you have gained, contemplate, and complete this Reflection Assignment.<\/p>\n
First<\/b>, review the four major course objectives presented at the beginning of the course in the “Welcome to the Course” announcement:<\/p>\n
To become knowledgeable about some of the major issues and trends in the early childhood field<\/p>\n
To examine and reflect on ways current issues and trends affect young children, their families, and the community of early childhood professionals<\/p>\n
To detect and analyze different viewpoints and evaluate consequences of actions<\/p>\n
To reach out to, and learn from, practitioners in the field, both nationally and internationally<\/p>\n
Further,<\/b> think about the four ideas presented in the multimedia presentation in Week 1:<\/p>\n
The early childhood field is constantly changing<\/p>\n
All change is embedded in specific contexts<\/p>\n
All actions have intended, as well as, unintended consequences<\/p>\n
The constant amidst the changes is the commitment of early childhood professionals like you to the well-being of children, their families, and the professional early childhood community<\/p>\n
Respond to the following questions:<\/b><\/p>\n
What are the major professional insights you gained with regard to each of the four categories of current issues you studied in this course?<\/p>\n
Changing demographics and diversity<\/p>\n
Poverty<\/p>\n
The influences of economics, neuroscience, and politics<\/p>\n
Equity and excellence in care and education of children, families, and EC professionals<\/p>\n
In what ways does your current position regarding any or all of these issues differ from your initial reaction to them?<\/p>\n
When you now think about analyzing issues and trends in the early childhood field, in what ways does the consideration of intended as well as unintended consequences influence your analysis?<\/p>\n
Considering the specific issue that you identified this week as one that stokes your professional passion most at this time: In what ways do you think children and families will most likely benefit in your work with them from your current understanding of this issue?<\/p>\n
In what ways have the conversations with international professionals, listening to podcasts, or studying international websites influenced your professional development?<\/p>\n
What additional insights have you gleaned from this course? What assumptions, if any, have been dispelled?<\/p>\n
What have you gained most from this course experience?<\/p>\n
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