Discus Policies That Support Culturally Responsive

Discus Policies That Support Culturally Responsive
how current policy issues and trends impact early childhood settings and the diverse populations of children and families they serve.
Written Response Submission Form
Your Name: First and last
Your E-Mail Address: Your e-mail here
Instructions
Write your responses where it reads “Enter your response here.” Write as much as needed to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses.
At the end of the template, you will list the references you used to support your responses.
Scenario
You are a director of a preschool center, where the majority of children and families served currently live below the poverty threshold. In a team meeting about a child named Aidan—who has challenging behaviors, such as kicking and biting—you hear one of the teachers, Mr. Paul, say, “I think Aidan’s behavior stems from a lack of attention and positive interactions at home.” Everyone on the team shares the knowledge that Aidan lives in poverty and comes from a single-parent home. The team is also aware the Aidan’s father not only works two jobs, but has shared that he struggles with depression. Use this scenario for Items 1 and 2.
Item 1
Explain to Mr. Paul how the context of Aidan’s development, including that he is experiencing poverty and his father is under stress, may impact Aidan’s development and learning. (1–2 paragraphs)
Your Response
Enter your response here.
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
Topic 1: Supporting Child and Family Diversity
Discus Policies That Support Culturally Responsive
Explain to Mr. Paul how the context of Aidan’s development, including that he is experiencing poverty and his father is under stress, may impact Aiden’s development and learning.
LO1: Explain possible impacts of poverty and parental stress on children’s development and learning.
Response is missing.
Response is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete.
Response is clear, accurate, and complete.
Item 2
Draft a response to Mr. Paul that is culturally responsive, supports building respectful relationships with families, and reflects viewing children and families from a strength-based lens. (1–2 paragraphs)
Your Response
Enter your response here.
Rubric
0
Not Present
Discus Policies That Support Culturally Responsive
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
Topic 1: Supporting Child and Family Diversity
Draft a response to Mr. Paul’s that is culturally responsive, supports building respectful relationships with families, and reflects viewing children and families from a strength-based lens.
LO2: Apply culturally-responsive, strength-based approaches within early childhood contexts.
Response is missing.
Response is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete.
Response is clear, accurate, and complete.
Scenario
You are a childcare provider and teach in an inclusive classroom that serves children with and without exceptionalities. One of the children, Anna, who has been identified with an Intellectual Disability, is extremely social and has many friends in the class. She has recently become close with Kayla, who is a very shy child but interacts animatedly when she is playing or working with Anna. One day Kayla comes to school with birthday invitations for three of her classmates. You notice that Anna does not receive an invitation. When Kayla’s mother comes to pick her up, you inquire about the birthday invitation, mentioning how close Kayla and Anna have become. Kayla’s mother frowns and expresses concern that Kayla’s emerging social skills will regress if she spends too much time with Anna. She explains that in her home country, children with exceptionalities are not often seen in school.