In week eight we will:

Read Partnering with Families
Read the Preschool Program Guidelines Chapter 3 - "The Role of the Preschool Teacher" pages 39-48
Discuss the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with children and families.
Reflect on Child Guidance
Begin working on the Compare and Contrast Professional Paths, it is due on 11/13 You should have a draft ready this week to share with the tutors for editing before you turn it in next week.
Continue working on What a Preschool Could Be... it is due on 10/30.

Reminder:

Join my virtual office hours this week on Monday. Participants will not have to complete the discussion thread!

Remember, you can always schedule a meeting for me at another day or time (subject to my availability).

By the end of week eight students will:

Evaluate and describe characteristics of effective relationships, positive guidance, and teacher-child interactions.