Discussion Post
Choose 3 of the following questions and answer
Theme Three: Children's "Voices" in Early Childhood Contexts.
Reflect on the following questions as you complete the required readings.
Task
• How important do you think it is to include your students' values, perspectives, and interests in the early childhood classroom?
• Can you recall a time as a child where you believed the teacher did or did not value your voice?
• Young children are proficient in expressing themselves in multiple ways. In what ways can we learn about children's interests and passions as demonstrated by their actions and ideas?
• How would you 'set up' an environment that supports young children to express their ideas in diverse ways?
• In what ways do we include voices of individuals often silenced in our classrooms, for example Indigenous perspectives or children who do not express their ideas verbally?
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.