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In the Week 3 Case Study: Families, you will meet the families of the children in Mrs. Ashland’s class and learn about how Mrs. Ashland interacts with them to create a partnership that supports children’s social-emotional, behavioral and academic development.

For this discussion, you will need to read the saying below and respond to the critical thinking prompts.  Your response needs to demonstrate college level thought, content depth and writing.  

John C. Maxwell said, “People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

What does this saying mean to you? How does the case study support this saying? Explain the importance of creating family partnerships and environments that support children’s social-emotional, behavioral and academic development. Provide an example from the case study that demonstrates each type of development.

CASE STUDY ATTACHED!

MUST BE atleast 300 words in APA format.

Required Resources

1. Krogh, S. (2013). A Bridge to the Classroom and Early Care: ECE Capstone. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
• Chapter 7: Guiding Children’s Behavior
• Chapter 8: A Positive Environment From Day One

1. Heald, S. & Zaur, J. (2013). ECE 430: Week 3 case study: Families. Ashford University, College of Education, San Diego, CA.
• In Case Study 3 you will meet the families of the six children in Mrs. Ashland's classroom and learn about a little about them.  Each child’s personality and development is explored further.

Recommended Resources

1. Bradford Petrie. (2009, September 14). Investing in the emotional and behavioral development of preschoolers [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4txcMjlzH8
• This video showcases a program that combines teacher training with in-class clinical consultation to support children’s emotional and behavioral development in preschool.

1. Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (http://www.challengingbehavior.org/index.htm)
• The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) presents the research that shows which practices improve the social-emotional outcomes for young children with, or at risk for, delays or disabilities and creates free products and resources to help decision-makers, caregivers, and service providers apply these best practices in the work they do every day.
2. ZERO TO THREE. (n.d.). Little kids, big questions: A parenting podcast series. Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast
• This website houses a podcast series, Little Kids, Big Questions, addresses some of the most common (and challenging) issues facing parents of babies and toddlers.