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Week 6: Wrapping Up
Introduction
You have been studying the ways that family, school, and community—d efined both narrowly and broadly—i nterrelate to influence the development of children. Your textbook terms this socialization—i.e., a reciprocal, dynamic process “by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and character traits that enable them to participate as effective members of groups and society” (Berns, 2013, p. 6). As you take this time to reflect on what you have learned in the course, consider the agents of socialization that you have studied and how they are inextricably linked. Ask yourself: How has this study of human ecology underscored the vital importance of early childhood professionals—t he role that you are working to attain?
Learning Objectives
A student will:
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Reflection
Based on what you have learned throughout the past 5 weeks, summarize:
At least two insights you have gained with regard to the impact of parents, families, early childhood care and education, and community on children’s development
Your thinking with regard to the relationship between the role of a child and family advocate and that of an early childhood professional
Assignment length: Approximately 1–2 pagesWK
