Participation Activity 1 Chapter 1

Instructions

Prioritizing Values – select three to five values that you prize highly and three to five that are of least importance to them. In small groups have students compare their most and least prized values. Discuss what led them to cherish their top three values and to attach less importance to the bottom three. What people and experiences led to or reinforced their values? What influences resulted in the selection of their least prized values?

happiness                                             creativity

initiative                                              respect for others

self-respect                                          understanding

common sense                                     honesty

humility                                               flexibility

responsibility                                       education

scholarly ability                                   family

wisdom                                               independence

perseverance                                        health

respect for authority                            tolerance

satisfying religious life                        kindness

physical competence                           hard work

autonomy                                            sense of humor

openness                                              love of humanity

ability to change                                  playfulness

2. Professional Titles – In your small group on the discussion board, please list as many different aspects of an early childhood educator’s job you can name and then these functions with the professional titles that apply. For example:

Creating an environment that is free from harm-All of us

Providing minor first aid – nurse

Taking care of classroom pets – zookeeper

Preparing snacks – chef

Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environment-Interior Design & Architecture