Objectives

• Review the main objectives and structure of the course

• Describe core concepts behind relationship- and capacity-building practices in EI

• Evaluate the strengths and challenges of using relationship- and capacity-building practices in EI

Agenda

DOWNLOAD HANDOUT

1. Lecture and Discussion

• • • Introductions 

    • Course Overview 

2. Video Reflection (Handout)

3. Lecture and Discussion

• • • Social Learning 

    • Mindfulness & Intentionality

    • The Intentional Relationship Model 

4. Activity: Therapeutic Use of Self (Worksheet)

5. Share your thoughts, questions, and epiphanies! (Google Form)

Resources

Check out the supplemental resources posted below for additional information on this week's topics:

• Intentional Relationships & Child Development:

  • • Video: "Brain Development"

• Flipped Classroom:

  • • Video "What is a flipped class?" 

    • Article "Flipping the Classroom"

    • Video "Speed Learning: How To Learn Anything In Half The Time"

• Appreciative Inquiry:

  • • Article "What is appreciative inquiry?"

    • Article "Appreciative Inquiry: 4 Steps To Creating Your Dream Future"

• Social Learning & "Zone of Proximal Development" by Lev Vygotsky

  • • Video "Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development"

    • Article "Constructivism"

• Flow Theory by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

  • • Video "Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi"

    • Article "Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: All About Flow & Positive Psychology"

• “The Goldilocks Rule” by James Clear

  • • Article "The Goldilocks Rule: How to Stay Motivated in Life and Business"

    • Article "How to Stay Motivated by Using Goldilocks Rule"

• Mindfulness

  • • Article "Mindfulness in Early Childhood"

    • Article "Executive Summary: How Can Mindfulness Support Parenting and Caregiving?"

    • Article "How Can Mindfulness Support Parenting and Caregiving? A Literature Review"

    • Article "Mindfulness for Parents"

    • Article "Mindfulness for Early Childhood Professionals"

    • Video(s) "How to Help Kids Develop Mindfulness"

References

• King, G. (2015). The roles of effective communication and client engagement in delivering culturally sensitive care to immigrant parents of children with disabilities. Disability and Rehabilitation, 37(15), 1372-1381. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2014.972580 (Article)

• King, G. (2017). The role of the therapist in therapeutic change: How knowledge from mental health can inform pediatric rehabilitation. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 37(2), 121-138, https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2016.1185508  (Article)

• Solman, B., & Clouston, T. (2016). Occupational therapy and the therapeutic use of self. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(8), 514–516. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022616638675 (Article)