Discussion Post: Reflections about Instructional Practices
• Discuss what instructional practices are as you understand it. Define the term and discuss the importance of teachers' instructional practices on the experience of their students and their own experiences as educators.
• Discuss your views on instructional practices and provide examples. What instructional practices do you find yourself drawn to when considering yourself as a teacher? How do the instructional practices you find yourself drawn to help you determine how you would approach teaching in an early childhood classroom?
• Discuss what considerations you need to make to determine what instructional practices you utilize and/or prioritize. What role will understanding students' culture and developmental domains play in this process?
• Discuss how you will consider technology, learning through play, and fostering a love for learning through your instructional practices as a teacher. What role might community engagement and family engagement play?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.