MODULE 4 Discussion: Journal Entry #2 – Theories Applied To Teaching & Learning (CO# 1, 4, 6)
Summarize and describe how your knowledge, skills and dispositions for early childhood pedagogy have evolved
with regards to applying theories of development to your work with young children.
Refer specifically to the video below on Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model. As you do so, respond to the following question: How can Early Childhood Educators utilize their understanding of Bronfenbrenner’s model to support high-quality pedagogy?
Remember, you will use your Canvas Discussions to aid in writing Assignment IV. Please post your initial response, then return to this post to read peer responses. Reply to two of your peers’ posts within 2 days. These posts will also contribute to your participation grade.
Discussion Grading:
All discussions should follow netiquette guidelines. Discussion posts should be at least 250 words. The initial post should fully address all aspects of the prompt and pull from readings and videos (with at least one in-text citation) to show an understanding of the week’s content. You will also comment on 2 peers’ posts. The goal of commenting is to deepen and expand your thinking about a topic. Grading of discussions is contingent on following these guidelines.