Assignment

Access the following to complete this Assessment:

• Request from Building Blocks Learning Center Director
• Demographics from Hansvale County

Part I: Changing demographics and Building Blocks Learning Center

Using the "Demographics from Hansvale County" document, write an article for the faculty newsletter that includes the following:

1. An explanation of how changing racial, cultural, and linguistic demographics in the county impacts the center
2. Two real-world examples that illustrate how home language or race might impact children and families
3. An explanation of at least one way Building Blocks Learning Center can respond to changing demographics to ensure an equitable program

Part II: Poverty and child development

Using the "Demographics from Hansvale County" document and information from the professional knowledge base, write an article for the faculty newsletter that includes the following:

1. An explanation of how poverty impacts healthy child development and learning
2. A description of at least two ways the center can adjust or add programming to meet the needs of children and families living in poverty
3. A recommendation regarding how individual staff members can promote the healthy development and learning of children living in poverty
4. An analysis of at least one recent state or federal policy related to early childhood education to ensure equity for all children in early childhood settings. Explain how the policy might impact the center.

Part III: Brain research and Building Blocks Learning Center

Using three research articles written in the past 5 years about brain research and child development, write an article explaining brain research and its impact on the early childhood field that includes the following:

1. A summary of three recent developments in brain research and child development (Note: Use articles that have been published in the past 5 years, either from the Walden library or other professional resources, to support your summary.)

2. A description of at least two ways teachers at Building Blocks Learning Center can use this information about the brain and child development to foster healthy development and promote learning

Part IV: Effective use of technology in the classroom

Using two research articles written in the past 5 years about the effective use of technology with children, write an article explaining the implications of technology on child development and the early childhood field that includes the following:

1. An explanation of the benefits and challenges of using technology as a teaching tool for children

2. A recommendation for families concerning appropriate use of technology for children at two different stages of development (i.e., infant-toddler, preschool, school-age)

Learning Resources/References

Laureate Education (Producer). (n.d.). The effects of changing demographics and diversity on children, families, and the early childhood field [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Fortuny, K., Hernandez, D. J., & Chaudry, A. (2010). Young children of immigrants: The leading edge of America's future (Brief No. 3). The Urban Institute.

Laureate Education (Producer). (n.d.). The effects of poverty on the early childhood community [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author
Ramey, C. T., & Ramey, S. L. (2010). Head Start: Strategies to improve outcomes for children living in poverty. In R. Haskins & W. S. Barnett (Eds.), Investing in young children: New directions in federal preschool and early childhood policy (pp. 59-67).

Eith, D., &Kalof, C. (2011). Who are America's poor children? Examining health disparities by race and ethnicity(Report).

McCoy-Roth, M., Mackintosh, B., & Murphey, D. (2012). When the bough breaks: The effects of homelessness on young children. Child Trends, 3(1), 1-11.

National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP). (2014).

Sripada, K. (2012). Neuroscience in the capital: Linking brain research and federal early childhood programs and policies. Early Education and Development, 23(1), 120-130. Retrieved from Walden Library.

Frey, N., & Fisher, D. (2010). Reading and the brain: What early childhood educators need to know. Early Childhood Education Journal, 38(2), 103-110. Retrieved from Walden Library.

Twardosz, S. (2012). Effects of experience on the brain: The role of neuroscience in early development and education. Early Education and Development, 23(1), 96-119. Retrieved from Walden Library.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (2012a). Technology and interactive media as tools in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8 (Position Statement).

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