Taylor Villani

ECD 201
12-3-16
Summary

Case Study 2.5: You are a new graduate who has accepted a
position teaching kindergarten at a rural school in a community
in which many families have low incomes and where students
test scores are very low. You have set up learning centers, and
things are going well. You are shocked when your principal tells
you that students parents are adamant that they dont want
children to just play, They expect children to complete
workbook pages at school and also expect their children to
have workbook pages for homework.
Players

Children in the classroom, the principal of the school, the

teacher, the family members of the children who are in the
classroom, and any assistant teachers in the classroom.
Players investment

What role does each player have in this case study? What
connections do each player have to the children? Why does
each player care?
Solutions to the problem
Identify solutions

Identify solutions that are ethical to the childs well being, as

well as the early childhood professionals.
Summary of questions and the
process

Summarize the questions and go through the case study

process. Find principles and ideals that match with the case
study.
Principles and Ideals related to
problem

I-1.1- To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and
education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.
I-1.2- To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in
the field of early childhood education, child development, and related
disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
P-1.2- We shall care for and educate children in positive emotional and
social environments that are cognitively stimulating and that support each
childs structure, language, ethnicity and family structure.
P-1.5- We shall use appropriate assessment systems, which include
multiple sources of information, to provide information on childrens
learning and development.
I- 3B.1- To assist the program in providing the highest quality of service.
Relates to Leadership

This case relates to leadership because as an early childhood

professional, its my job to lead and manage the classroom. As
their teacher it is my responsibility to teach them in
developmentally appropriate ways. Children learn the best
through play because they can use a hands on approach and
they are able to work out and solve problems better when they
have materials available to them to use in their own way. Plus,
through play, children can build social skills by working
together with their classmates.
Relates to Ethics

This case relates to ethics because according to the NAEYC Code of

Ethical Conduct, Our paramount responsibility is to provide care and
education in settings that are safe, healthy, nurturing, and responsive
for each child. WE are committed to supporting childrens development
and learning; respecting individual differences; and helping children
learn to live, play, and work cooperatively. By educating children
through play, we are helping them learn to be competent learners by
teaching them how to solve problems through hands on experiences in
play.