Topic

"The Three R's Aren't Enough"

Content

On this page, as we start learning about developmentally, culturally, and linguistically, you will do the following:

First you will review the section "The Three Rs Aren't Enough" pages 14 through 17 from the textbook.
Then you will read the highlights from pages 14 - 17 that I have created for you (attached here) The Three Rs Aren't Enough pages 14 through 17.pdf
Last, you will hear from expert, Daniel J. Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. You will view the video (attached below) with a goal of broadening your knowledge and understanding of how early experiences shape the brain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu7wEr8AnHw

Objectives

By the end of this unit, you will be begin to:

SLO 1. Articulate developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum principles and teaching strategies that positively influence young children’s development and learning.
Objective 3. Explain the value of play as a major element in curriculum design and implementation

Additional and Optional Resources:

If you want to learn more about Daniel Siegel and his work, his Home page is rich with resources and information. Go to Daniel Siegel's Home Page: https://www.drdansiegel.com/

Follow Up

You will have a variety of opportunities through Discussions and Assignments to both review the information here and to ask question and share your expertise and knowledge on the topic at hand.