DQ1-Reflect back on last topic’s presentation assignment. Share one strategy for managing the health care need identified, one activity idea for a lesson to prepare the other students for this special health care need, and one activity to improve the social and emotional development of a child with the health care need.

DQ2-There has been controversy over the mandate of immunizations for entering a school or educational program. Research your state and share the requirements for immunizations prior to entering school. Do you agree with the mandates?

Dq3-Student lunch nutritional guidelines have become a controversial topic. As an early childhood teacher, what would you do if you found that a student was continuously bringing lunches with poor nutritional content?

Assessment Description

Read the scenarios below to inform the assignment that follows.

Adriana, age 5

Adriana is a kindergartener. She comes from a single parent household with three siblings. Her mother works at a local fast food establishment. Recently, Adriana has displayed aggressive behavior, usually on Mondays after having spent a weekend with her father. Adriana does not talk unless spoken to and she does not willingly share activities from her day during circle time. Adriana struggles with making friends and would prefer to play alone. When asked what her name is, she will only state her first name. During lunch, Adriana will only eat with her fingers. Adriana rarely shows emotion.

Tom, age 4

Tom is a 4-year-old in an early childhood preschool program, has both parents at home, and is the only child. His family is Muslim and Tom has not been vaccinated due to their family’s religious beliefs. Tom’s family is wealthy and very involved in his education. He is not potty-trained, he does not dress himself, and he prefers to play alone. Tom does not know his colors and he can count to 10 using his fingers, but he is unable to hold a writing utensil or draw a picture.

Within the context of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, choose one of the above scenarios and address the following in a 600-750 words essay:

Identify indicators that show a delay in development in comparison to typical development. Rationalize your choices.

Address the role that culture and environment may have played in the development of the child and the influence they may have played in possible delays.  

• What other school or community professionals may you need to collaborate with when providing support for the child?
• Reflect on what you know about the child’s culture and environment and how you will remain culturally sensitive while working with the student and family.
• Support your essay with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly resources.
• Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.