Activity 5.10a: Consider the unique contexts Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners listen to or read Ms. Mary’s, Holly’s and Karen’s perspectives and consider the unique context of the dilemma from these perspectives. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-5-10a.pdf
Audio 4.8: Aaron’s perspective (little Aaron’s father) The father of little Aaron, a 4-year-old boy in a preschool classroom, shares his thoughts on being involved in the classroom and his views on little Aaron’s teacher, China (running time: 0 min., 51 sec.). View TranscriptAaron: With five kids at home, maybe I’m not going over…
Audio 4.7: China’s perspective (little Aaron’s teacher) China, a teacher in a child care center talks about her relationship with Aaron, the father of a 4-year-old in her classroom, and about how to express her concerns about little Aaron to him (running time: 0 min., 54 sec.). View TranscriptChina: I know that in order…
Audio 3.6: Susan’s perspective (David’s mother) The mother of David, a 4-year old with language delays, shares her perspective addressing her son’s goals (running time: 0 min., 57 sec.). View TranscriptSusan: We are lucky that we have some wonderful professionals helping David and us. I really like his therapist and she is full of…
Audio 3.5: Ashley’s perspective (speech therapist) A speech therapist shares her perspective on working with children in classroom settings and collaborating with the teachers and families (running time 0 min., 47 sec.). View TranscriptAshley: I am a firm believer in the importance of a team approach to interventions with children. If I’m not working…
Audio 3.4: Shawanda’s perspective (teacher) A teacher in a childcare program shares her perspective on collaborating with other professionals in her classroom (running time: 0 min., 53 sec.). View TranscriptShawanda: Ashley is actually the third outside consultant that I have worked with in the last two years. Last year we received NAEYC accreditation and had a…
Audio 2.8: Melanie B.’s Perspective (Tamiya’s early intervention service coordinator) The early intervention service coordinator for a child turning three shares her perspective on the transition process from early intervention into a preschool program (running time: 0 min. 56 sec.). View TranscriptMelanie B: I am glad that we were able to work with the…
Audio 2.7: Randah’s Perspective (physical therapist) A physical therapist of a two year old girl turning three, shares her perspective on the child’s transition from early intervention to a preschool classroom (running time: 0 min. 53 sec.). View TranscriptRandah: I’ve worked with Tamiya since she was 6 months old and she is one tough…
Audio 2.6: Melanie A.’s Perspective (receiving teacher) A preschool teacher shares her perspective on a transition of child with disabilities into her classroom (running time: 1 min. 11 sec.). View TranscriptMelanie A: I’ve been thinking a lot about the transition process with Tamiya. We have a set of standard transition procedures in place that…
Audio 2.5: Rosemary’s Perspective (Tamiya’s mother) The mother of Tamiya, a two year old girl turning three with developmental delays, shares her goals and concerns on her daughter’s transition into a preschool classroom (running time: 1 min. 07 sec.). View TranscriptRosemary: My biggest concern is that I want Tamiya to feel comfortable in the…