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Chapters 5-15 Reflections

Chapter 5

1. Find out more about your own first weeks of life (you can use family records, medical records, interview older members of your family, etc). Who provided care for you? Did you have any special needs that required intervention? Were you breastfed? Why or why not? What information from the chapter was most interesting to you as you develop a deeper understanding about the development of a young baby?

My mother provided care for me when I was little. I was breastfed because my mother thought it was safer. The most interesting and important point is major health benefits. It is a lower rate of respiratory infections asthma, tooth decay, leukemia, obesity. I think in order to take care if a baby the most important thing to know and force on is safety.

2. What are the benefits of breastfeeding to babies in both industrialized and underdeveloped countries?

The benefits of breastfeeding to babies in both industrialized and underdeveloped countries are a lower rate of respiratory infections, asthma, tooth decay, leukemia, obesity. Advantages to mothers are a lower risk of breast cancer, easier and faster attachment to baby, and higher quality mother-baby relationship. Most babies in the word are breastfed. Most important for babies in underdeveloped countries.

Chapter 6

1. Which factors do you believe had the most powerful effect on your motor development as a baby or toddler--genetics and maturation or experience and the environment? Justify your answer by giving examples.

I believe experience and the environment are the most powerful effect on mine motor development as a baby. As I grew up, I don't get a lot of help from my parents. I did things that I could do myself, and if I couldn't do it then they will help. I have experienced a lot of different things as I grew up. Because of that, I learned how to be more independent and learn from myself.

2. Why is it so important for adults to nurture infant brain growth? What are the best ways to do this?

It is so important for adults to nurture infant brain growth because so babies could have healthier and smarter brains. The best ways would be spending time on them; for instance, talk to them in a soft way to make them feel safe around you. Read and sing to them could also be a really nice interaction with the baby because most babies like to having creative activities. Having creative activities for babies can provide them a memorable childhood.

Chapter 7

1. What do you remember or have heard were your favorite toys, activities or places in you babyhood/toddlerhood? In what way did these things contribute to your cognitive growth?

I remember I really liked teddy bears when I was a kid. Every time when my parents take me to shop, I would always get a teddy bear. Because of that, I had lots of teddy bears when I was little. I also heard from my mom that I liked when she takes me to different places. For example, I always tell her to go to her friends' houses and other places that I had not gone to. Now as I grow older, I still like to go to different places. I still wonder about the world.

2. A toddler in your child care center is engaging in simple, self-as-agent pretense. She drinks from a toy cup, makes a brief pretend phone call. You want to promote more complex play. Write the steps you would follow to enhance her play.

Suggested that older peers, when engaged with younger toddler-aged children, assume the role of the 'more-skilled other providing 'guided participation' for the toddler operating in their zone of proximal development.

Chapter 8

1. What can you say about the way you learned to talk in your extended family during your babyhood/toddler hood? What was emphasized? Were you encouraged to talk? What else?

I would say that my parents weren't too concerned about me learning how to talk. It was that they didn't care, it was more like a time situation. They believe that I will know eventually without pushing me to learn how to do it. Therefore, I was not encouraged to talk.

2. You are asked to speak to a group of infant/toddler child care providers on the topic of early language and literacy development. Make a list of learning materials and resources you would recommend that these teachers use with their infant/toddler population.

If I were asked to speak to a group of infant/toddler child care providers on the topic of early language and literacy development. My list of learning materials and resources I would recommend would be:

1. have toys for them, just so it is easier to get their attention.

2. have a notebook and a pencil to mark down the highlights.

3. knowing the toddlers' weakness is very important.

Chapter 9

1. Identify and describe an aspect of your own temperament which has been part of your personality since childhood. (Before you write, you should reflect on the many infant temperamental styles described in the chapter--bold, timid, difficult, slow-to-warm-up, easy, or active, for example.) To what degree has this temperamental trait remained stable over the course of your life, as temperament researchers would expect? How has it changed? Has it diminished or intensified? To what degree do you believe this temperamental feature was inherited? To what degree has it been influenced by your family and culture? In your answer, refer to ideas on temperament from the chapter.

- Since childhood, my temperament has been easy –something that has helped me to live a friendly and accommodative life. For a long time, I have been a calm person who does not get mad that easily and I do not get emotional that easily. My easy temperament has helped me to fit into various family, social, and academic situations throughout. This has shaped my behavior for quite long helping me to relate well with my peers, teachers, as well as family members. Despite various situations that I have faced in life, my temperamental trait has remained stable. This has helped me to avoid quarrels and fights with other people. As a result, I have remained friendly, adaptable, interested in new experiences, and also my moods have remained positive –hence helping me to live peacefully with others. I feel that trait has been inherited from my mother whom I have been depending on for long since my dad passed away. My mother is very calm and friendly. I have learned the need to remain friendly and avoid getting into quarrels with my peers as well as the importance of respecting everyone.

2. Acquiring a sense of trust is an important dimension of the healthy social and emotional development of the infant/toddler period. Describe strategies that parents and caregivers may use to foster a sense of trust.

· There are a number of strategies that parents can use to foster sense of trust among kids. They include:

i. Acknowledging the feelings of your kid (s).

ii. Being open to them

iii. Telling your kid (s) the truth

iv. Keeping promises

v. Listening to them and responding to their needs

vi. Being friendly and engaging your kid (s) in all things that pertain them.

Chapter 10

1. Which factors do you believe had the most powerful effect on your motor development as a preschooler--genetics and maturation or experience and the environment? Justify your answer by giving examples. (Alternative Question: Thinking of your motor skills today, what early experiences or activities helped lead to the level of skill you have today?)

I believe "gross motor abilities" had the most effect on my motor development. Gross motor abilities are skills requiring the use of arm and leg muscles and general strength and stamina. It affected my experiences by bringing me to a more independent person in general. I do lots of stuff myself without anyone else's help. I don't need people to carry my stuff when I have heavy stuff to carry. For instance, when I move houses, I don't need others to help with carrying the materials.

2.How can professionals and parents adapt interactions and classroom environments to support the motor development of children with physically challenging conditions?

Professionals and parents can adapt interactions and classroom environments to support the motor development of children with physically challenging conditions by having physical interactions with children. Physical interactions can increase the closeness in relationships. Playing games are physical interactions. Children love having fun times; playing games would be a high recommendation of adapting interactions and classroom environments to support the motor development of children.

Chapter 11

1. What do you remember or have heard were your favorite toys, activities or places in your preschool years?

I don't really remember or have heard of anything about my favorite toys, or activities. However, the only place that I love, when I was a kid until now is my bed. I love sleeping since I was a little kid. My mom told me that when I was in preschool, I don't go to places or hang out with friends on weekends. I was always on the bed even if I was awake.

2. What should be the role of adults in children's cognitive play? Think Vygotsky.

Adults should be more open-minded when it comes to children's cognitive. Children would be more open to someone that is open-minded. Adults should try to understand children other than trying to blame everything on them. Acceptance is important for children, adults should accept and support them in every possible way. Children would distance themselves from the ones who don't feel comfortable with. Being open-minded is a way to let children feel safe and enjoy being around you.

Chapter___12

1. In your preschool years, what can you say about the way you learned to talk in your extended family? What was emphasized? Were you encouraged to talk? What else?

- During my preschool years, it was difficult to face my extended family and speak in front of every member. However, my family emphasized the need to talk and encouraged me to use the opportunity to express my concerns especially the challenges I face and what can be done help me as a child.

2. What reading and writing abilities do young children acquire, and how do these vary across cultures?

- Young children learn certain reading and writing abilities that are quite different from the adult. Notably, learn how to read through by-heart reading while they learn to write via scribble writing. This varies across various cultures since children may use different dialects as well as adhere to particular social rules of language relevant to their culture.

One question you have as a result of your reflection.

Chapter___13

1. Which social skills described in this chapter were you able to observe in yourself in the preschool year?

2. Antonio, a 4-year-old African-American child, has just been enrolled in a child care center. None of the peers or his teachers is of the same cultural background. At first, peers are quite eager to play with him. By the end of the second week, however, teachers notice he is being shunned by others in the center. Harsh comments about Antonio’s behavior and speech may be heard. (i.e., "Antonio is mean; he pushes too much.")

After some observation and reflection, teachers come to understand that Antonio has a more active, rougher style of play than his peers. Too, he teases his peers sometimes. Although he is very personable and always has a smile on his face, children have come to believe he is mean.

One incident is very illustrative of Antonio's problem. Antonio approaches children on the playground. One girl shouts, "No, Antonio. You can't play." Another joins in: "You aren't a good boy." The first child now says to the second, "He has to wash all that dirt off." Antonio walks away.

- i. Try to speak to Antonio as well as other children and explain to them the need to be accommodative to each other.

i. In order to help Antonio to become part of other peer groups, there is need for classroom adaptations meant to support the social behaviors and peer acceptance of other children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

In your reflection discuss the following two questions:

1. What will you do as a teacher at the moment of the incident?

2. What will you do over time to assist Antonio in becoming part of the peer group?

Chapter___14

One entry will be used as part of your Autobiographical Snapshot Project so make sure one entry is about your personal development or the development of an adolescent child in your life.

1. Which factors do you believe had the most powerful effect on your continues motor development as a school-age child-home or outside sources? Justify your answer by giving examples.

- There are several factors that affected my motor development during my tender age. They include:

i. Poverty –Since my family was not that economically stable, I was turned into a house help hence lacked some time to engage in playing activities.

ii. Poor health –I was born with sickle cell anemia, a condition that has seen me in and out of the hospital hence I had no enough time engaging in physical activities.

2. How can professionals and parents adapt to interactions and classroom environments to support the motor development of children in urban settings/cities?

· Professionals and parents can develop various facilities and sessions that are geared toward children motor developments. This can be achieved by giving children time to play with others as well as physical exercise classes.

Chapter___15

What do you remember about learning to read and write in school or at home?

Below is a brief description of a simple, traditional primary lesson in school. Transform it so that it addresses at least four of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences (Linguistic, Logico-mathematical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal).

Activity: At their seats, children read a chapter in their science book on whales. It presents photographs and information on whales of different kinds—Beluga, Blue, etc. When children have finished, they answer questions at the end of the chapter. They then bring their papers up to the teacher to be corrected.

· Learning how to read and write was quite a tedious process. When one begins from scratch, he or she finds that the whole process new and complex. When teachers begin teaching, it forms the basis for mental development. Someone begins to learn how to write, read, and memorize basic things which form the basis of their education.

· Children read a chapter about whales – Verbal-Linguistic intelligence

· Presenting pictures in photographs –Spatial intelligence

· Children answering questions –Intrapersonal intelligence

· Taking answers to teachers for correction –Interpersonal intelligence