Part 3 - Scenario 3 A casual conversation between an educator and a family about the weekend's events reveals that the family attended a farmer's market at the Collingwood Children's Farm, and the child was particularly interested in the animals, farmers and farm equipment. In response to the child's recent experience, the teacher would like to incorporate and extend upon the knowledge learned at the farm.

Questions:

1. Please provide three teaching strategies that would assist in incorporating this knowledge of the child's interests into your program. 2. Discuss how this would benefit the child and the other children within the classroom.

Part 4 - Scenario 4 Alfie has just transitioned from the toddler room to the kinder room within a long day care service. He has a speech delay, struggles to concentrate on tasks and interact with peers. Alfie has been visiting a speech therapist since he was in the toddler room.

You are the lead kindergarten teacher in Alfie's new room and have not received much information from his previous teacher. You have little information about the strategies being used to support Alfie with the challenges he experiences, nor have you spoken to his speech therapist. Alfie's parents have provided some information however you are wanting more.

Questions:

1. As an educator what could you do to get more information? 2. What is the importance of transdisciplinary practice for Alfie? 3. What steps could you make as teacher to develop a community of practice?