Problem
Part I
i. Based on the assigned reading, why do you think it is important to understand the stages of caregiving development? How will you use what you learned in your future practice with children and families?
ii. What can block effective communication with families?
iii. What are two strategies for enhancing effective communication with families?
iv. What are two cultural considerations when communicating with families?
Part II
i. What does it mean to be a responsive caregiver? Please discuss a minimum of 3 specific ideas related to this concept.
ii. Next pick any 2 of the following to answer:
a. Discuss two strategies and two specific activities that foster infants', toddlers' and twos' social emotional skills. How do these strategies differ for infants, toddlers, and twos?
b. Discuss three activities you can use to develop perceptual, gross-motor and fine-motor skills in young children. (One activity per skill.) How do these differ for infants, toddlers, and twos?
c. Discuss two activities or teaching strategies you can use to develop cognitive skills in young children. How do these strategies/activities differ for infants, toddlers, and twos?
d. Discuss three things you can do to develop language skills in young children. How do these strategies differ for infants, toddlers, and twos?
Part III
i. What did you like the most about doing your internship in a daycare?
ii. How was the last day of your practicum?