* Traditional Preschool Classroom *
It is important to share information with families in your program, but it is also important to share and collaborate with other professionals in your field. For this component of your course project, you will create a newsletter that shares both knowledge and ideas with fellow educators or program staff.
To complete this assignment, following the steps below.
Step 1: Choose two (2) cultural or linguistic influences/considerations that impact a child’s language and literacy acquisition in an early childhood environment and use that as the main focus of your newsletter.
Step 2: Use the Professional Focus Newsletter Template or create your own using Microsoft Word or Publisher.
Step 3: Include the following elements in your professional focus newsletter:
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LANGUAGE& LITERACY PROFESSIONAL FOCUS NEWSLETTER Date |
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Main FEATURE In this section, create the main feature of the professional focus newsletter and include the following: 1. Choose two (2) cultural or linguistic considerations/influences on children’s language and literacy acquisition in early childhood settings. · Some examples could be Home Language Use and Code-Switching 2. Briefly introduce and explain these considerations/influences to your fellow educators and/or co-workers. 3. Use at least one (1) credible source, such as NAEYC, or another outside source to support your topics. · Your sources can include books, journal articles, or appropriate websites. · Include all resources under the Resource section on your newsletter. 4. Remember, you are targeting this newsletter to fellow educators or program staff. · Use a suitable tone and professional language including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation |
IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING In this section, describe the implications for teaching relating to the main feature of the professional focus newsletter. 1. Describe how the considerations/influences discussed in the Main Feature influence how you design curriculum and implement effective learning activities. Insert a quote from your credible source. Don’t forget to cite your source. |
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Practical Activities In this section, share meaningful activities relating to the main feature of the professional focus newsletter. 1. Share two (2) examples of meaningful activities for English Language Learners and their families. Insert a quote from your credible source. Don’t forget to cite your source. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE In this section, share a personal experience relating to the main feature of the professional focus newsletter. 1. The experience can be personal or the experience of someone else you know. |
RESOURCES In this section, provide resources for continued learning about the main feature of the professional focus newsletter. 1. Provide at least two (2) helpful resources you can recommend to fellow educators and/or co-workers on the topic discussed in the Main Feature. · This can include books, journal articles, or appropriate websites. 2. Be sure to cite resources in APA format. |
