ECEd 15-18 - Infant and Toddler Programs

Arbues, Bianca Lorelle A.

3CED PSE
Prof. Luningning B. De Castro

1. What does it mean by "Infant/Toddler Programs will learn to work with diverse
family structures"?

 Its important to provides a sense of belonging to the parties involved. The children
mostly benefit from this as they feel loved and accepted. This plays a big role in their
emotional and social and behavioral development. Children born in a nuclear family are
more likely to experience this.

2. How does an infant care teacher make sure that the presence of family members can
be sensed by the child even when they are absent?

 Because, usually has the largest impact on the development of young children. Also, the
family involvement is linked with positive outcomes for children, including better
outcomes in child development, attitudes, and behavior.

3. Cite an activity that could facilitate family involvement - i.e. sharing their preferences
so that they may be incorporated into care.

 Parental Involvement Checklist for an effective parent-school partnership on Project

Appleseed's web site is a great way to start improving your school's parent-school
partnerships. Asking the right questions can help you evaluate how well your school is
reaching out to parents.

References: https://www.projectappleseed.org/chklst

4. What should be stated in the philosophy statement or handbook?

 An educational philosophy statement or teaching philosophy statement is a brief essay

that all nearly prospective teachers are required to write. Vanderbilt University explains:
"A teaching (philosophy) statement is a purposeful and reflective essay about the author's
teaching beliefs and practices."

References: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-statements/

5. Cite at least 5 strategies that a teacher may employ in an attempt to connect a child’s
cultural or linguistic experience at home with the early care and education setting.

 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-6-ways-teachers-can-foster-cultural-
awareness-in-the-classroom/2014/11
 https://www.edc.org/4-ways-support-childrens-well-being
 https://www.hmhco.com/blog/culturally-responsive-teaching-strategies-instruction-
practices
 https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/culturally-responsive-teaching-strategies/
 https://www.thechaosandtheclutter.com/archives/transition-strategies-for-kids