Handout 1.1: Examples of Environmental Modifications

Handout 1.1: Examples of Environmental Modifications Resource Type:  Handout In this handout, learners will view photo examples of environmental modifications such as changes made to a room setup, modifications made to materials, simplification of activities, and the use of special equipment. Resource File (PDF):  CONNECT-Handout-1-1.pdf

Activity 4.10a: Consider experience-based knowledge

Activity 4.10a: Consider experience-based knowledge Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners listen to clips of phone interviews of family and professional leaders in early childhood, and identify important considerations about family-professional partnerships. Resource File (PDF):  CONNECT-Activity-4-10a.pdf

Activity 4.7a: Incorporate additional partnership-oriented practices

Activity 4.7a: Incorporate additional partnership-oriented practices Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view video examples of interactions with a teacher and parent, then select practices from Handout 4.1 that were not observed (not marked on Handout 4.2) and describe how to incorporate them into the discussion. Resource File (PDF):  CONNECT-Activity-4-7a.pdf

Activity 4.4a: Identify video examples of developing an initial friendly relationship (beginning ground)

Activity 4.4a: Identify video examples of developing an initial friendly relationship (beginning ground) Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners will view video clips of a conversation between a teacher and mother and then use a checklist to identify practices for developing an initial friendly relationship. Resource File (PDF):  CONNECT-Activity-4-4a.pdf

Activity 4.3a: Reflect on your partnerships with professionals

Activity 4.3a: Reflect on your partnerships with professionals Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners will reflect on partnerships they have had with professionals in their own lives – physicians, nurses, counselors, teachers, principals, etc. They will compare and contrast a trusting partnership they have experienced with a partnership where there was a lack of…