Description
Exploration and Reflection Paper
Based on the knowledge you have gained in this class and your interest in early childhood education, you will choose a significant topic in early childhood education to explore. You will write a 4-5 page paper (double spaced) in which you will present your topic, connect it to our coursework, and reflect on how it informs your own teaching philosophy.
TOPIC: Anti-bias / Anti-racism curriculum
Use this topic to develop an exploratory question that you will address in your paper.
For example:
How does play-based learning impact preschool students?
How does gender stereo typing impact preschool students?
What is the role of ACES in early childhood education?
What role does technology play in early childhood education?
Your paper should include:
Introduction of your topic
Body of Paper – Here you will:
Present your topic
Establish why this topic is significant in Early Childhood Education and connect it to our coursework
Reflect on how this topic informs your own teaching philosophy. This is a time to revisit the Teaching Philosophy you wrote earlier in the semester and reflect on how your ideas have changed and develop