While child development is very complex and sometimes even more diverse, educators have been able to create a list of twelve principles, or key rules, that help develop how educators teach children in a way that is developmentally appropriate for their age group. It is very hard to fit everything important into a small list. Occasionally, the principles are even contradictory while being required on their own as a crucial part of the process of development. It is required of the teacher that they make all of the twelve principles work together to ensure a child’s development is promoted in their classroom or care environment. The first principle is that every single part of how a child develops plays an important role. Just because one may
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Without those building blocks, as they are often called, a child may struggle with future development as they have a weak foundation of prior knowledge to build upon.
The third principle is that a child may not learn or progress at the same rate of those around them, and is often to be expected in a diverse group such as childcare. Every child will have their own pace influenced by both external and internal factors such as interests, encouragement, ability, and so on. Age should be a rough prediction of ability, not a concrete predictor of what a child should be capable of at any given time.
The fourth principle is that learning comes from a balanced pairing of growth and life experiences. Experiences at every age are important as they provide a natural step from one skill level to another. Just as the developmental level changes because of the experiences, the experiences will change to provide for further …show more content…
The more stable and encouraging the relationship is, the better the effect will be on the child.
The eighth principle states that cultural and social diversity has an influence on a child’s development, which can have a desired or undesired effect. Teachers must pay attention to negative and even potentially malicious influences that may affect the innocent child. Cultural differences may also provide developmental barriers such as needing to take the time to learn a whole new language while the child’s peers do not.
The ninth principle states that children are open to and benefit from a range of different teaching methods available to the educator. A range of teaching styles can help captivate a student’s attention. This can also help a teacher find the best way to help individuals in the classroom.
The tenth principle states that play is an important part of teaching as it allows the development of problem solving skills, social skills, physical abilities, and much more. Play retains its importance by changing forms to suit a child’s needs and abilities as they
Without those building blocks, as they are often called, a child may struggle with future development as they have a weak foundation of prior knowledge to build upon.
The third principle is that a child may not learn or progress at the same rate of those around them, and is often to be expected in a diverse group such as childcare. Every child will have their own pace influenced by both external and internal factors such as interests, encouragement, ability, and so on. Age should be a rough prediction of ability, not a concrete predictor of what a child should be capable of at any given time.
The fourth principle is that learning comes from a balanced pairing of growth and life experiences. Experiences at every age are important as they provide a natural step from one skill level to another. Just as the developmental level changes because of the experiences, the experiences will change to provide for further …show more content…
The more stable and encouraging the relationship is, the better the effect will be on the child.
The eighth principle states that cultural and social diversity has an influence on a child’s development, which can have a desired or undesired effect. Teachers must pay attention to negative and even potentially malicious influences that may affect the innocent child. Cultural differences may also provide developmental barriers such as needing to take the time to learn a whole new language while the child’s peers do not.
The ninth principle states that children are open to and benefit from a range of different teaching methods available to the educator. A range of teaching styles can help captivate a student’s attention. This can also help a teacher find the best way to help individuals in the classroom.
The tenth principle states that play is an important part of teaching as it allows the development of problem solving skills, social skills, physical abilities, and much more. Play retains its importance by changing forms to suit a child’s needs and abilities as they