1. In what ways will your understanding of the nature and development of young children infl uence your teaching? 2. Which ideas that have infl uenced early childhood education do you think will...

1. In what ways will your understanding of the nature and development of young children infl uence your teaching?

2. Which ideas that have infl uenced early childhood education do you think will affect you the most? Why?

3. This chapter laid out benefi ts and potential drawbacks and concerns related to integrating the curriculum and learning through inquiry. Can you think of others?

4. Why is inquiry learning important in the early childhood classroom? Relate your answer to what you know about child development.