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Facilitator: Charlene Guild

Due Date: May 30, 2025

Group Members: Cloe Johnson, Kiana Conran, Mackenzie Mcash, Charlene Guild

All group members attended and participated in a thoughtful discussion about this week's content, as well as how we can relate this to PATH via video conference.

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This week we will be learning about Epigenetics and how it effects child development

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Why is it important for educators to be aware of epigenetics and how it relates to child development?

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We learned that the "pruning process" begins in early development without the presence of a responsive adult. What ways can you demonstrate being responsive to the children in your care as an early childhood educator?

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Child Development Core Story, Part 1: Brain Architecture

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After watching the video "The Development of the Early Childhood Education Report Benchmarks" and learning that no jurisdiction in Canada has met all the benchmarks. What do you think you would be the greatest challenge for your future childcare setting?

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The Development of the Early Childhood Education Report Benchmarks

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Please comment below any questions you might have regarding this week's content. If you have no questions, state that below.

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Here is an interesting article posted only a few days ago that elaborates on subtle changes which can splice genetic codes that may be "contributing to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD, and OCD."

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Tiny Genetic Code Disruption Alters Brain Wiring and Behavior - Neuroscience News

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A small genetic sequence called mini-exon B plays a surprisingly crucial role in how neurons form synaptic connections, according to new research.

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This week we learned that young children are deeply and equally impacted by both their environment and their genes (nature vs nurture). How can your own experiences of nature vs nurture affect the way you relate to young children in your care?