Aspen University Quality Progams for Infants and Toddlers Essay Question

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**Signature Assignment**

This week’s readings look at both center and family care programs and include environments as well as adult-adult relationships.

Part 1: Parent Interview

Research and analyze ‘Adult Relations in Infant-Toddler Programs and Education Programs’ by conducting an interview with the parent of a child that is enrolled in an early childhood program (infant/toddler, preschool or daycare setting). Ask the following questions:

  • What type of discipline program is in place at your child’s school/early childhood center, and how effective do you feel it is?
  • How well do you feel your child’s early childhood program meets his/her individual learning needs? Please explain.
  • In what ways does your child’s school/early childcare center encourage parental involvement?
  • How effectively does your child’s school/early childcare center communicate with parents, and how often does this communication occur?
  • What types of activities is your child involved in that promotes the development of his/her social skills?
  • Have you ever had to discuss an issue or concern with the caregiver or teacher, and if so, how was the issue handled?

Feel free to ask follow-up questions to ensure that get detailed information. Include the questions and answers in your final submission.

Part 2: Teacher or Administrator Interview

Conduct an interview with a teacher or administrator of early childhood education program (infant/toddler based, preschool or daycare setting). Ask the following questions:

  • What type of discipline program is in place at your school/early childhood center, and how effective do you feel it is?
  • How well do you feel your early childhood program meets the individual learning needs of each child? Please explain.
  • In what ways does your school/early childcare center encourage parental involvement? How well do parents participate? Why do you think this is the case?
  • How effectively does your child’s school/early childcare center communicate with parents, and how often does this communication occur?
  • What types of activities are planned in your school/early childcare center that promotes the development of social skills in children?
  • How often do issues arise that require a conference with the parent, and how do you handle uncomfortable situations?

Feel free to ask follow-up questions to ensure that you get detailed information. Please type the teacher or administrator’s response, and submit the questions and answers with your final submission.

Part 3: Write-Up of Interview

Write a 1750-2000 word summary paper discussing and analyzing what you learned during Part 1 and Part 2. Be sure to connect the interviewee’s responses to information and theories discussed throughout this course. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your instructor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Make sure to reference five (5) citations using the APA writing style for each reference. Include a cover page and a reference page, which do not count towards the minimal word amount.

Total Point Value of Assignment: [300 pts.] – Book title: Infants Toddlers and Caregivers, A curriculum for respectful ,responsive relationships-based care and education by Janet Gonzalez-Mena and Dianne Widmeyer Eyer