-Become familiar with the structure and purpose of the CT DOTS
-Understand the role of the CT DOTS in the Cycle of Intentional Teaching
-Become familiar with the observation process
-Understand the Essential Dispositions
-Understand the purpose and features of CT ELDS
-Connect DAP to Planning
-Recognize the components of curriculum as intentional, response and reflective
Please note: This is an asynchronous (online, on your own schedule) session. The online course opens in Canvas on 4/22/2024 and closes on 5/31/2024. Please make sure you have completed all course activities by 5/31/2024 to receive credit for this session.
This session takes place on ZOOM. The Zoom link will be sent to registrants closer to the meeting date by the session presenter.
NAEYC Standard 2 Curriculum and NAEYC Standard 3
Intended Audience: Older Toddler and Preschool Educators
-Explore and analyze the Guiding Principles
-Define family engagement and partnerships
-Understand the importance of family strengths perspective
-Reflect on the competencies and dispositions that are important in developing partnerships with families
-Consider strategies to utilize in communication with families, especially for supporting families’ understanding of learning
-Develop a shared understanding of the components of meaningful curriculum
-Compare and contrast these essential components with current curriculum approaches
-Utilize the OEC Guide to Meaningful Curriculum as a self assessment