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CHS252 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Unit 3 Assignment  

Compare and Contrast

1.   Read position statements about assessments from:

a. ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International

b. NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)

2. Compare and contrast the two statements. 

This is a 3-4 page, APA-formatted paper.  The Cover and References pages will bring the paper to a total of 5 to 6 pages.

 

CHS252 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Unit 3 Assignment  

Theme Web

Blocks	Math	Literacy	Group Time
Dramatic Play	Performance Standards		Routines/Transitions
Art	Outdoors	Water Table Sensory Table	Science

 

 

CHS252 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Unit 4 Assignment  

For this assignment you will research a particular ethnic group in the United States of America (it may not be yours).  According to the US Census, the categories of ethnic groups in the USA are:

White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, two or more races, or some other race.

 You will:

Research the history and current issues relating to this group.

Review curricular materials to see how this group is represented (or misrepresented or not represented) in curricular materials.  Critique these materials.

Share three ways you will incorporate this group into your classroom activities.

This is a 3-4 page, APA-formatted paper.  The Cover and References pages will bring the paper to a total of 5 to 6 pages.

 

CHS252 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Unit 5 Assignment  

Lesson Plan #1

Write the first of two whole group, literature-based lesson plans, theme and strand related. Follow the Activity Plan Framework provided in Course Information. The book you use may be from your 10 read alouds or strand-specific books in your resource file. Refer to the syllabus for the grading rubric.

You have two choices for Social Studies Theme:

1) civics and government   -- OR -- 2) geography and the government.  Choose only one!

 

CHS252 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Unit 7 Assignment  

Lesson Plan #2

Write the second of two whole group, literature-based lesson plans, theme and strand related. Follow the Activity Plan Framework provided in Course Information. The book you use may be from your 10 read alouds or strand-specific books in your resource file. Refer to the syllabus for the grading rubric.

This week's lesson plan must address one Social Studies Theme:  You have a choice between:

1) History -OR- 2) Economics, Anthropology and Archaeology.   Choose only one.

NOTE:  Please use the Instructor’s feedback on the first lesson plan to inform your second lesson plan.

 

CHS252 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Unit 7 Assignment  

Resource File

This product is an ongoing activity that will be conducted throughout the course. You will develop an annotated compilation of twenty-five (25) literature, databases, and other resources appropriate for teaching social studies to young (birth through age 8) children.

Review and utilize the grading rubric throughout the resource collection process.

The annotation will include:

? title, author, illustrator, publisher, copyright year

? appropriate ages and grades of children

? format (picture book, pop-up)

? genre

? identification of matching social studies thematic strand

(1. culture; 2. time, continuity, change; 3. people, places, and environment; 4. Individual development and identity; 5. individuals, groups, and institutions; 6. power, authority, and governance; 7. production, distribution, and consumption; 8. science, technology, and society; 9. global connections; 10. civic ideals and practices).

25 Required Resources:

? 6 read-aloud books representing six different countries (1 book for each country)

? 4 Social Studies strand-related books (1 book from each of the four CT ELDS strands)

Succinctly evaluate books based on at least three (3) of the anti-bias

criteria: illustrations, storyline, authenticity, relationships between people,

heroines/heroes, omissions(s) effects on a child’s self-image, author’s or illustrator’s

backgrounds and/or perspectives, language, copyright date.

? 2 toys from around the world

? 2 alphabet books representing 2 different linguistic groups

? 2 counting books representing 2 different linguistic groups

? 2 outdoor games from 2 different cultures

? 2 musical recordings representing music from 2 different countries

? 2 data-bases appropriate for social studies content areas

(culture; civics and government; geography and environment; history; economics,

anthropology, and archaeology)

? 1 biography of one United States founding father

? 1 biography of one United States President within the past century

? 1 biography of a President from a different country

 

 

 

CHS252 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Unit 8 Assignment  

Ethnocentric Research Project

A. How might my personal history, background and experiences influence my relationships with children from diverse backgrounds?

B. How will this information influence my teaching practices?

Research has shown that biases creep into our relationships and interactions with others. Many times, people do not realize that they may hold biases toward particular groups. It is through the personal reflection of one’s own life, beliefs, and customs that we might be able to acknowledge them. Usually once we self-reflect and acknowledge our personal biases, we can manage them more appropriately. For this assignment, please reflect on your personal family history, background and experiences and respond to the two questions above.

Consider the degree to which cultural values and attitudes influence your beliefs (self) and then how they influence your relationships with others. To begin your thinking, re-read Strand #2: Culture. Then reflect on and use course resources in creating your project.

Part I: Self-Reflection

1. Reflect upon your family’s history

A. Country of origin – how many generations have been in the United States

B. Who migrated here, why, when, language(s) spoken, where settled, why there?

C. Research the origin of your name(s)

D. Describe two family treasures that represent your family’s cultural or ethnic heritage – why do you keep them

2. Reflect upon your experiences growing up – with family, neighbor, school chums

Part II. Relationships with Others

Please think about your personal beliefs about:

1. Cultural, ethnic, linguistic, religious, economic and political differences

2. Philosophies related to:

A. Serving others

B. Inclusion versus separate education

C. Educational equity

3. Analyze your relationships with people who are different:

A. Are there groups of people with whom you know you have to work to develop a relationship? Why? Based on stereotypes?

B. What are your fears about potentially working with these children or their families?

C. What can you do to insure that your work with these children will be successful?

4. Venn diagram: As part of your relationship with others, please choose a friend who is from another culture and complete a Venn diagram comparing the two of you.

Assignment Format

1. Title page, table of contents

2. Personal history

3. Relationships with others

4. Venn diagram

5. Explicit response: “How might my personal history, background and experiences influence my relationships with children from diverse backgrounds?”

6. Explicit response: How will this information influence my teaching practices?