Inquiry 3
1. Inquiry 3
1.1. Learning Activity 3
Session 1: The Importance of Child Care Providers
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Learning Activity 3: A Typical Day at the Child Care Facility
Focus
Thinking about the many activities and events that take place in a typical day at a child care centre gives you an opportunity to think about the complex and important role of the child care provider.
Directions
Step 1: Go to a child care facility and observe the activities of a child care provider. An alternative to completing this learning activity in a child care facility is to have a conversation with a child care provider about the tasks she or he performs.
Step 2: Complete Part 1 of Learning Activity 3: A Typical Day at the Child Care Facility.
Step 3: Complete Part 2 of Learning Activity 3: A Typical Day at the Child Care Facility. This is your written reflection.
Important: You should always complete learning activities at a child care facility or with child care providers in an ethical and respectful way. For example, if you have completed “A Typical Day at the Child Care Centre” through observing a child care provider, offer to show your completed document to the provider.
Step 4: Review the Student Rubric for Learning Activity 3: A Typical Day at the Child Care Facility. Assess the quality of your written reflection and make any necessary adjustments. Complete the Reflections section in the rubric document.
Checking In
Save your completed learning activity and your self-assessment in the appropriate sub-folder of your course folder.