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**## Week4ResponseDiscussionReply.pdf**
Using the 3C+Q method, respond to at least two of your peers. Each post and response
must include a compliment, a comment, a connection (3C) plus a question (Q).
• Compliment: I appreciate that….
• Comment: I agree with that because….
• Connection: I also thought….
• Question: I wonder why….
DISCUSSION 1 (SUSAN)
Families play a very significant part in a young child’s social development. They provide
the first social interactions and model behaviors that children will imitate. Children learn
social norms, values, and behaviors that shape their social skills and relationships through
family interactions. Families give emotional support and a sense of security, very
important features in healthy social development (Berk, 2018).
Guiding children through the four dimensions of the social domain involves several key
responsibilities. Regarding social skills, the educator can model effective communication,
empathy, and conflict resolution. Regarding socialization, the teacher will create
opportunities for the child to get along with other peers and friends. Social responsibility
can be instigated by making them understand the importance of contributing to the
community and society. Finally, social studies can be included to allow the children to
learn about different cultures, histories, and perspectives (Gordon & Browne, 2016).
Valuing and respecting human diversity is integral to all four dimensions of the social
domain. By promoting diversity, educators can help children develop a broader
understanding of the world and appreciate different perspectives. This approach
supports social skills by teaching children to communicate and interact with people from
diverse backgrounds. It enhances socialization by fostering inclusive environments
where all children feel valued. Social responsibility is reinforced as children learn the
importance of equality and justice. Finally, social studies provide the context for
understanding diversity's historical and cultural significance (Nieto, 2017).
Intentional teaching in the social domain supports a safe classroom environment by
addressing issues such as bias, bullying, and bystander behavior. Teachers can create
lesson plans encouraging diversity, empathy, and respectful discussions. This approach
aligns with the actions of the teachers in the video "What Can We Do? Bias, Bullying,
and Bystanders," where educators actively engage students in conversations about these
topics and provide strategies for dealing with bullying and discrimination (Derman-
Sparks & Edwards, 2020).
New Jersey's state standards include sections devoted to social and affective
development. The standards highlight the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL)
and outline goals for developing students' social skills, emotional regulation, and
responsible decision-making. These standards agree with the goals for children
highlighted in this week's review because they create an environment that is supportive
and inclusive, enabling students to learn and develop socially and emotionally (New
Jersey Department of Education, 2021).
References:
Berk, L. E. (2018). Child Development (9th ed.). Pearson.
Gordon, A. M., & Browne, K. W. (2016). Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early
Childhood Education (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Nieto, S. (2017). Language, Culture, and Teaching: Critical Perspectives (3rd ed.).
Routledge.
Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O. (2020). Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and
Ourselves (2nd ed.). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
New Jersey Department of Education. (2021). New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Retrieved from https://www.nj.gov/education/standards/.
Using the 3C+Q method, respond to at least two of your peers. Each post and response
must include a compliment, a comment, a connection (3C) plus a question (Q).
• Compliment: I appreciate that….
• Comment: I agree with that because….
• Connection: I also thought….
• Question: I wonder why….
DISCUSSION 2 (Letaysha)
A family's role for the social development of young children.
A family's role is very important when it comes to the social development of children.
Families can provide a warm environment for children such as a home base for children to
use in their primary environment for comfortability and warm nature. Parents teach social
skills such as sharing, using manners please and thank you and showing simple respect for
peers.
My role for guiding my students socially. As a three-four-year-old teacher, promoting
positive social interactions helps to create a healthy and safety environment.
[https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/140929/users/251498](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/140929/users/251498)
Social skills: Circle time name exchange. This gives each child an opportunity to learn
their peer's name and develop a sense of friendship.
socialization: Free choice play. The students can transition to different play areas and
connect socially with all peers in the classroom and not just a familiar friend group
social responsibility: Class jobs. Each student in the class has a class job that they
perform to keep the classroom community together.
Social studies: Group time! We recognize the daily weather and what season we are
currently in and express what type of clothing we should wear during this specific season.
Valuing and respecting human diversity within social domains
Respecting one's cultural customs and ethnic differences helps to develop empathy for
diversity. Acknowledging unique factors such as race, gender and religion creates a clear
understanding for different diverse perspectives. " Children’s beliefs about diversity are
also shaped by what they see and hear in their homes, at the center, at school, and in their
communities;" (Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whiren, A. P., & Rupiper, M. L. (2019).
Promoting diversity takes a village and practices should be recognized in the home, the
school community and the outside community.
Intentional Teaching creating a safe space for children
Intentional teaching allows educators to plan their instruction based on the individual
needs of children and create learning goals to support their student's learning experiences.
Educators can create activities and tweak them when needed. Intentional teaching also
provides strategies for educators to use to encourage children to be engaged learners and
use critical thinking to solve problems. The video What Can We Do? Bias, Bullying, and
Bystanders displays intentional teaching by making their lesson developmentally
appropriate and comfortable for children to engage in and feel comfortable with sharing
real life experiences.
North Carolina Social Development Standards
North Carolina's (SEL) Standards are great resources for older threes and early four-year
olds. They reflect on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship
skills, and responsible decision making. These standards are used daily in my classroom. It
gives my students the ability to become in tune with themselves and develop a sense of
self and independence.
References
Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whiren, A. P., & Rupiper, M. L. (2019). Developmentally
appropriate curriculum: Best practices in early childhood education (7th ed.).
Pearson.
Everyday Speech (2024) Introduction to SEL Standards in North Carolina: Understanding
the Basics Introduction to SEL Standards in North Carolina: Understanding the
Basics | Everyday Speech.
[https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.](https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.)
[https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.](https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.)
**## Week4ResponseDiscussionReply.pdf**
Using the 3C+Q method, respond to at least two of your peers. Each post and response
must include a compliment, a comment, a connection (3C) plus a question (Q).
• Compliment: I appreciate that….
• Comment: I agree with that because….
• Connection: I also thought….
• Question: I wonder why….
DISCUSSION 1 (SUSAN)
Families play a very significant part in a young child’s social development. They provide
the first social interactions and model behaviors that children will imitate. Children learn
social norms, values, and behaviors that shape their social skills and relationships through
family interactions. Families give emotional support and a sense of security, very
important features in healthy social development (Berk, 2018).
Guiding children through the four dimensions of the social domain involves several key
responsibilities. Regarding social skills, the educator can model effective communication,
empathy, and conflict resolution. Regarding socialization, the teacher will create
opportunities for the child to get along with other peers and friends. Social responsibility
can be instigated by making them understand the importance of contributing to the
community and society. Finally, social studies can be included to allow the children to
learn about different cultures, histories, and perspectives (Gordon & Browne, 2016).
Valuing and respecting human diversity is integral to all four dimensions of the social
domain. By promoting diversity, educators can help children develop a broader
understanding of the world and appreciate different perspectives. This approach
supports social skills by teaching children to communicate and interact with people from
diverse backgrounds. It enhances socialization by fostering inclusive environments
where all children feel valued. Social responsibility is reinforced as children learn the
importance of equality and justice. Finally, social studies provide the context for
understanding diversity's historical and cultural significance (Nieto, 2017).
Intentional teaching in the social domain supports a safe classroom environment by
addressing issues such as bias, bullying, and bystander behavior. Teachers can create
lesson plans encouraging diversity, empathy, and respectful discussions. This approach
aligns with the actions of the teachers in the video "What Can We Do? Bias, Bullying,
and Bystanders," where educators actively engage students in conversations about these
topics and provide strategies for dealing with bullying and discrimination (Derman-
Sparks & Edwards, 2020).
New Jersey's state standards include sections devoted to social and affective
development. The standards highlight the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL)
and outline goals for developing students' social skills, emotional regulation, and
responsible decision-making. These standards agree with the goals for children
highlighted in this week's review because they create an environment that is supportive
and inclusive, enabling students to learn and develop socially and emotionally (New
Jersey Department of Education, 2021).
References:
Berk, L. E. (2018). Child Development (9th ed.). Pearson.
Gordon, A. M., & Browne, K. W. (2016). Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early
Childhood Education (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Nieto, S. (2017). Language, Culture, and Teaching: Critical Perspectives (3rd ed.).
Routledge.
Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O. (2020). Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and
Ourselves (2nd ed.). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
New Jersey Department of Education. (2021). New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Retrieved from https://www.nj.gov/education/standards/.
Using the 3C+Q method, respond to at least two of your peers. Each post and response
must include a compliment, a comment, a connection (3C) plus a question (Q).
• Compliment: I appreciate that….
• Comment: I agree with that because….
• Connection: I also thought….
• Question: I wonder why….
DISCUSSION 2 (Letaysha)
A family's role for the social development of young children.
A family's role is very important when it comes to the social development of children.
Families can provide a warm environment for children such as a home base for children to
use in their primary environment for comfortability and warm nature. Parents teach social
skills such as sharing, using manners please and thank you and showing simple respect for
peers.
My role for guiding my students socially. As a three-four-year-old teacher, promoting
positive social interactions helps to create a healthy and safety environment.
[https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/140929/users/251498](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/140929/users/251498)
Social skills: Circle time name exchange. This gives each child an opportunity to learn
their peer's name and develop a sense of friendship.
socialization: Free choice play. The students can transition to different play areas and
connect socially with all peers in the classroom and not just a familiar friend group
social responsibility: Class jobs. Each student in the class has a class job that they
perform to keep the classroom community together.
Social studies: Group time! We recognize the daily weather and what season we are
currently in and express what type of clothing we should wear during this specific season.
Valuing and respecting human diversity within social domains
Respecting one's cultural customs and ethnic differences helps to develop empathy for
diversity. Acknowledging unique factors such as race, gender and religion creates a clear
understanding for different diverse perspectives. " Children’s beliefs about diversity are
also shaped by what they see and hear in their homes, at the center, at school, and in their
communities;" (Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whiren, A. P., & Rupiper, M. L. (2019).
Promoting diversity takes a village and practices should be recognized in the home, the
school community and the outside community.
Intentional Teaching creating a safe space for children
Intentional teaching allows educators to plan their instruction based on the individual
needs of children and create learning goals to support their student's learning experiences.
Educators can create activities and tweak them when needed. Intentional teaching also
provides strategies for educators to use to encourage children to be engaged learners and
use critical thinking to solve problems. The video What Can We Do? Bias, Bullying, and
Bystanders displays intentional teaching by making their lesson developmentally
appropriate and comfortable for children to engage in and feel comfortable with sharing
real life experiences.
North Carolina Social Development Standards
North Carolina's (SEL) Standards are great resources for older threes and early four-year
olds. They reflect on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship
skills, and responsible decision making. These standards are used daily in my classroom. It
gives my students the ability to become in tune with themselves and develop a sense of
self and independence.
References
Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whiren, A. P., & Rupiper, M. L. (2019). Developmentally
appropriate curriculum: Best practices in early childhood education (7th ed.).
Pearson.
Everyday Speech (2024) Introduction to SEL Standards in North Carolina: Understanding
the Basics Introduction to SEL Standards in North Carolina: Understanding the
Basics | Everyday Speech.
[https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.](https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.)
[https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.](https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/introduction-to-sel-standards-in-north-carolina-understanding-the-basics/#:~:text=The%20key%20components%20of%20SEL,various%20aspects%20of%20the%20curriculum.)