Discussion 13 1 and 2

1.Objective(s)
Explore and implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) when working with young children and demonstrate competencies in the classroom setting.
Instructions
This is a group discussion in which you will read the questions and post your answers below in the REPLY box.
Activity
Teachers are challenged everyday. It is your turn to be challenged!
Step 1: Watch the entire video in SILENT/MUTE mode:

Step 2: Take notes of what you are observing.
Step 3: Describe a scene, situation or interaction in the video between a child and adult.
Step 4: Copy and Past the following questions with your answers in the reply text box below:
Briefly, describe the specific scene, situation or interaction you observed between child and adult that stood out in your opinion:
Do you believe the teacher’s reaction to the child’s challenging behavior was inappropriate or appropriate? Yes or No? Explain how the teacher can improve or address the situation? (refer to your readings prior to answering this question) (minimum 4 sentences):
In your opinion, what was your overall impression of how the adults intervened with the children in the video? (Hint: think of how teacher’s physically approached children…they way the stood, facial expressions, touching children’s bodies, etc.) (minimum 4 sentences)
Note: Perceptions will vary from student to student and this happens in real life situations. This is very common, so please avoid being judgmental.
2. Objective(s)
Explore and implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) when working with young children and demonstrate competencies in the classroom setting.
Instructions
This is an individual activity in which you will read the questions and post your answers below in the ENTRY box. Use the content materials and other resources (e.g., media, articles) which are embedded into the Modules page as references to complete this activity.
When responding to questions:
Use materials embedded in the Modules page
Use complete sentences
Use references or citations for credibility and to avoid plagiarism
Use your own words to respond to questions
Use google websites that end in .edu, .org, or .gov, if applicable or necessary
Use resources to support your statements (Example, “According to Paris, Beeve,