Education
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Early Intervention (EI) in the Community
Resource Type: Assignment Instructor: Jennifer Geskie Title: Assistant Professor Department: Educational and Community Programs Course: ECPSE 805: Culturally Responsive Early Intervention (Birth – Age 3) Description Early Intervention (EI) in the Community is an assignment in which early childhood special education (ECSE) teacher candidates identify and experience community-based settings as part of the provision of EI services. The context for this assignment is ECPSE 805: Culturally Responsive Early Intervention (Birth – Age 3), a graduate course that prepares ECSE candidates to work with infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. This assignment aligns with the mission of EI, specifically, that EI is community-based, creating opportunities for full participation of…
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Exploring Cultural Diversity in Queens
Resource Type: AssignmentInstructor: Line A. Saint-HilaireTitle: Doctoral LecturerDepartment: Elementary and Early Childhood Education (EECE)Course: EECE 311 – Children in Cultural Context II: Learning and Teaching Description:In this course, students examine Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP) and how it can be applied in classrooms. This assignment builds foundational knowledge about the diverse cultural communities of Queens, NY, supporting discussions of CRP’s significance and use in schools. Working in groups of 3–4, students will select one of Queens’ seven educational districts to explore. Each group will identify a cultural group within that district, conduct research, and visit the area where the group is predominantly located. During their visit, students will observe, take photos, speak…
