Choose one of the questions that teachers can ask themselves to develop a foundation (philosophy) for an infant and toddler program and describe the concept in detail. Discuss why it is important to consider this concept
What will be an ideal response?
Student will choose one of the following and discuss why it is important.
a. What are the beliefs and assumptions about the nature of infants and toddlers?
i. Babies have human rights
ii. They are capable learners
b. What are the needs of infants and toddlers?
i. Need for strong, positive, emotional connections
ii. Expectation for nurturance
iii. Affection, compassion, gentle holding, and kind touch
iv. Need to feel safe
v. One person who is just "crazy" about them
c. What is important for infants and toddlers to learn?
i. About themselves—a working sense of self
ii. How to relate to others
iii. Competence with language
iv. Ability to speak out
v. Use words and logic instead of violence
vi. Sense of the importance of equal opportunity and the dignity and rights of each individual
d. How do children develop and learn?
i. Learning is integrated
ii. Learning is developmental
iii. They learn through play
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