Chat Transcripts

Topic

Chat Session 4

Date

2026-01-05

Group ID

0

Course ID

308194

User List

Berndt, DawnYadk, Ala{Johnson, Carrie}
User Timestamp Message
{Johnson, Carrie}07:00:17 pmGood evening!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:00:54 pmand Happy New Year to our small but mighty class!
Yadk, Ala07:00:55 pmGood evening
Berndt, Dawn07:01:24 pmGood Evening! Carrie I am taking care of my granddaughter tonight so I may be a little slow responding. Her parents are sick.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:02:31 pmThanks for letting me know---the ick is definitely going around!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:02:42 pmHope they get well soon
Berndt, Dawn07:02:57 pmMe too!
Berndt, Dawn07:03:24 pmKids all day and a baby over night! yikes.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:03:56 pmYou got this Dawn! I want to start out tonight talking about the final assignment--A lot of times participants want to start on it a week early so they can pace themselves---
{Johnson, Carrie}07:04:45 pmIt's due a week from this Wednesday on 12/14
{Johnson, Carrie}07:04:50 pmDemonstrate your ability to evaluate and assess the differences in curriculum content and structure by: ○ Review the Parent Aware Aligned Curricula document ○ Select the curriculum model that you would implement in your early learning program ○ Perform an evaluation of the curriculum model and detail your observations and answers on the curriculum questionnaire handout. Course Completion In
{Johnson, Carrie}07:05:06 pmI just pasted what it says from the syllabus
Berndt, Dawn07:05:10 pmThe document it wants us to pull our curriculum choices from I cannot access. It's Ok for me because I already use an aligned one that I will use for my assignment.
Berndt, Dawn07:06:02 pmThe PA Aligned Curricula , that's the one that does not open.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:06:26 pmOkay Dawn --thanks I will look into it
{Johnson, Carrie}07:07:26 pmI advise participants to treat this like a mini paper ---as you definitely want to quote or includes sections from your reading and then make connections to your own ideas, work, curricula etc
{Johnson, Carrie}07:07:33 pmFinal Assignment Requirements: The final assignment is the culmination of the knowledge you gained in this course, you must get at least 7/10 points on the final assignment in order to be considered complete. It is highly recommended that you do not wait until the end of the course, but start working on the assignment as soon as possible. ✔ The final assignment must be turned in within 2 days of the last chat session ✔ Late work submitted more than 2 days after the last chat session will not be considered for credit. ✔ 600-word count minimum ✔ Cites course readings and one outside source
Yadk, Ala07:09:21 pmThank you for the details! I will start working on the final assignment soon.
Berndt, Dawn07:09:25 pmI got it! No problem.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:11:01 pmI looked online real quick to see if I could locate a link for the PA doc. but it was outdated so I will ask ETL support to send it out
{Johnson, Carrie}07:11:22 pmAny questions about the directions or expectations?
Berndt, Dawn07:11:24 pmThank you!
Berndt, Dawn07:12:55 pmI don't have any questions.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:13:29 pmOn another note about the discussion board....
{Johnson, Carrie}07:13:58 pmWhen class shrinks then it can be hard to comment on others posts----especially when there aren't any...
Yadk, Ala07:14:07 pmNo, I understand the directions. Thank you!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:14:21 pmI commented on both of your posts and asked a follow up question to you both
Berndt, Dawn07:14:24 pmI am having problems discussing. no one to discuss with.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:14:49 pmjust be sure to answer my questions tonight and respond to what each other wrote
Berndt, Dawn07:14:55 pmSorry I did keep checking during the week but didn't check yesterday.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:14:59 pmthat will be sufficient
{Johnson, Carrie}07:15:27 pmIn the top right corner for each week you can click "subscribe"
{Johnson, Carrie}07:16:01 pmthis will ensure any comments or posts go to your email to read and then you can reply in the classroom directly
{Johnson, Carrie}07:16:32 pmLet's get started on some of tonight's questions
{Johnson, Carrie}07:16:36 pm*
Berndt, Dawn07:16:58 pm*
{Johnson, Carrie}07:17:40 pmDo you think indoor learning environments are better for children? Is the traditional classroom the space for children to learn?
Berndt, Dawn07:18:51 pmI think learning environments need to include inside and outside.
Yadk, Ala07:19:51 pmYes, I think it is better for safety, control, and keeping things organized.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:20:53 pmI think that as adults we can get trapped by "school readiness goals" that tend to place more value on classroom/indoor learning
Berndt, Dawn07:21:09 pmI think outdoor is actually better for younger learners but they do need to experience earning in an indoor environment because that is how they will be expected to learn at school.
Yadk, Ala07:21:47 pmI think it would be even better if outdoor learning is included, as long as it follows safety rules.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:22:12 pmWhat could be the cause and effect on children under the age of 5 if they have very high structure and super academic heavy experiences only--during their 1st 5 years of life?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:23:22 pmAla--I wonder what the benefits would be to young children if they helped organized item both indoor and outdoor ---a learned to take calculated risks and learn from mistakes in safe ways?
Berndt, Dawn07:23:36 pmThey will not enjoy learning and not become self thinking.
Yadk, Ala07:23:55 pmThis type of system can cause stress for children and creates a child who is a receiver, not an explorer.
Berndt, Dawn07:24:09 pmI totally agree Ala.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:24:56 pmGood point Dawn--plus research tells us that children need hands on learning and moving around etc to build brains and be ready for school not a lot of sit down, be quiet, listen and learn approaches ---which can negatively impact focus, attention and engagement
Yadk, Ala07:25:01 pmThey learn to be independent and it increases their self-confidence.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:26:31 pmI think it can help if we reflect on our own learning needs as an adult even----what time of classes do you prefer--The instructor talking the whole time or one that uses visuals, hands-on, conversations, great stories and humor etc
{Johnson, Carrie}07:27:17 pmYes Ala---a gradual acceptance of responsibility, self control and regulation etc which boosts engagement and confidence
{Johnson, Carrie}07:27:40 pmmeant what type of classes not what time....
Berndt, Dawn07:27:58 pmAnd my learning style and preferences have changed as I age also.
Yadk, Ala07:28:26 pmDefinitely, the second type, learning with participation, is better. It helps the child explore, learn, and find themselves.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:29:03 pmYes and it generally helps us teach/learn too when it is hands-on too
{Johnson, Carrie}07:29:25 pmHow do you use learning standards or learning objectives in your daily, weekly or monthly planning?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:31:10 pmAlso ---consider how you plan for the whole child (across all learning domains) too...
Berndt, Dawn07:31:27 pmI use the standards to plan activities and set learning goals. My lesson plans reflect this.
Berndt, Dawn07:32:16 pmI guess I actually use my assessment program to plan goals for individual kiddos.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:33:18 pmThat's helpful Dawn---are there areas or skills that you know children need to work on --so you plan according to those areas?
Yadk, Ala07:35:09 pmEach age group has its own goals. For example, for young toddlers, I set a goal to recognize colors. For younger children, I work on speaking basic words, and for older children, I teach letters and numbers. I plan activities every week to help children reach these goals.
Berndt, Dawn07:35:39 pmOh yes, I find I could almost always do any kind of math activity. It is an area that I need to keep in mind because its just easier to come up with other games and activities for other domains.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:36:33 pmI am a fan of the resources found on the CDC website --Developmental Milestones; there's free materials you can order for families, milestone app to help track development and Act Early resources when there are delays ---plus it's all free! https://restoredcdc.org/www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
{Johnson, Carrie}07:37:40 pmThe app is like a digital baby book and it tells families what activities they can do if their child is struggling with certain skills---this could be helpful when having conferences or other conversations too
Berndt, Dawn07:38:27 pmI will check it out.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:39:09 pmGames are such a rich resource Dawn---math, lang and literacy, social emotional, physical....usually a lot of domains can be covered and they are FUN!
Yadk, Ala07:39:14 pmThank you! This will be helpful for my children too.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:41:34 pmYes Ala---I would recommend looking into some language and literacy activities too---while we want children to learn numbers, shapes, colors, letters etc it should be in context to themes and other topics of learning and not rote memorization activities. Integrated is best practice and children stay engaged longer too
{Johnson, Carrie}07:41:56 pmlast question of the night
{Johnson, Carrie}07:42:19 pmShare about a time when you adapted or changed your plans based on the abilities or developmental needs of a child or children in your care and incorporated families' input too
{Johnson, Carrie}07:45:51 pmI recall many times when children were not respondind because the content was too difficult and the children who knew all the answers blurted it out before they could---which meant some got a lot of chances to show how smart they were and others missed out and talked less...I decided to make small groups a regular part of the day by calling a few over at a time and then letting them go back to play ---it helped tailor the activities to their levels.
Berndt, Dawn07:45:59 pmI have a 2 year old who is starting to far behind in meeting his own needs, age appropriate of corse. He is an only child and I have asked his parents to let him try to do more himself or do the things he struggles with a bit longer before they intervene. The child is not only stalling in his growth and goals but going backwards. Example, taking his own shoes off. Saying please when he wants something I am giving him.
Yadk, Ala07:47:28 pmFor example, I am not currently working, but in my experience, I have adapted my approach a little with my youngest child. Her way of responding to learning is different from her older brother. She likes to imitate, so I made her older brother play with her as if he was the teacher. This helped her learn quickly.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:47:48 pmGood example Dawn---we can encourage parents to practice turn taking and scaffolding approaches more often. For example, the child puts the shoe on but they tie the laces or we start opeining the cheese stick and the child finishes pulling it open the rest of the way
Berndt, Dawn07:47:54 pmHe used to get excited to try things himself and now he won't even try to do things for himself. He does not even want to try. I asked his parents if we can make it fun for him to try himself rather than do it for him because he refuses.
Berndt, Dawn07:48:22 pmYes I agree carrie.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:48:37 pmGood example Ala---you know them well and when you start with other children you will get to know them too 🙂
{Johnson, Carrie}07:48:48 pmOh my the time went by soooo fast
{Johnson, Carrie}07:48:56 pmWe are done for the night!
Berndt, Dawn07:49:01 pmGood Night, Thank you.
Yadk, Ala07:49:26 pmThank you good night:)
{Johnson, Carrie}07:49:41 pmBe sure to go back into week 4 discussion board tonight!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:49:53 pmit locks around 11:59 pm!!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:50:21 pmGood night to you both! 1 more week to go!!