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Do you think children should be praised everytime they do what they are supposed to be doing? Do you think this helps or hurts the child? This article is a researched opinion that flies in the face of what most of us think. The article is exciting and while well documented, a new concept for many of us.

This assignment fulfills

• Module Outcome 1: You will have discussed why games should be part of a child care curriculum.
• Course Outcome 3: You will have practiced effective communication skills and appropriate guidance strategies that promote a child’s self-esteem and development of self-control.
• General Education Competency 1: You will have communicated effectively using the conventions of American Standard English in professional and academic environments.

The Assignment

Summarize the following article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 7 sentences.

                What is the main focus of the article?

                What are three strategies that are discussed in the article?

                How will you implement the strategies/ideas (from the article) when working with children?

Grading Criteria

Summarize the following article in your own words by answering the three questions listed above. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 7 sentences.The third paragraph should be a reflection of your personal thoughts about the article. Did you find it useful, how would you include the ideas into your work with young children. Be specific. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism.  Also, do not copy and paste the article – that is plagiarism. TITLE MUST BE INCLUDED.

20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of five sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article

20 points – Third paragraph gives specifics on how you will use these strategies/ideas in the classroom when working with young children.

10 points – Correct grammar and spelling are used

Resources

#4 Young Children, September 2001, “Five Reasons to Stop Saying ‘Good Job!’” by Alfie Kohn