PART 1

submit a 200–300 word essay

1.      Describe the characteristics of a creative early childhood care professional. What is something that you have done that was personally creative? How did you participate in these activities and what were your feelings about these experiences?

 

2.      Take some time to reflect on the most creative teacher or co-worker that you have worked with during your lifetime. What characteristics did they possess or work environment did they create that seemed to inspire the people around them to be more creative or thoughtful? How did they make a difference in your life?

 

3.      Why are open-ended activities so important in the classroom?

 

PART 2

submit a 200–300 word essay

Each disability has specific characteristics. The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) site provides descriptions of disabilities as well as pertinent information for teachers.

For this week’s Seminar, you will go to the following site and find a list of specific disabilities.

Source: “Specific Disabilities” (2012): National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Retrieved from http://nichcy.org/disability/specific  

Choose one type of disability that you are interested in researching click on the link for the disability.

1.      Give a brief summary of the disability.

 

2.      How is the disability addressed in school? What would be your role as an Early Childhood Care Professional if this child were in your class?