Case Study Five (5)
Outdoor Play with the Nursery children; 4 years old.
From my perspective, I think that learning extends beyond classroom. I believe that outdoor play is a form of learning that actively encourages children development.
The three principles that I have chosen based on the case study:
• Holistic Development to development and learning
• Children as Active Learners
• Play as a medium for learning
Holistic Development to development and learning
Holistic development in children focuses on addressing all of the needs of a child’s life. Intellectual; cognitive, Physical and Social Emotional Development. This perspective to development encourages adults especially parents and teachers to look at the child as a whole …show more content…
They were introduced to some new, large, soft balls. The critical areas under holistic development that can be found in the case study;
Motor Skills Development
“The children were excited with the balls, grabbing one each and beginning to throw, kick and roll them.” “The teacher, Lina set some tasks occasionally to provide focal opportunities for children to develop eye-hand co-ordination skills.” “Laughter broke out as the balls hit one another’s feet or rolled of in other directions. This instantly got the children up and running for the ball.”
The children were given ample space and time for physical play to develop their eye-hand co-ordination skills. They were able to practice their fine motor skills; using their hands and feet to throw, roll and kick the balls. They were also able to practice their gross motor skills; as they were running for the balls to catch them. By doing so, the children would be able to intellectually and physically develop.
Language
The teacher, Lina asked the group of eight children working with her , “I wonder how many balls we will need.” “Five”, “No, three”, “Five, Teacher Lina”, the children responded …show more content…
Aside from that, they also communicate through their emotions. By doing so, they would be able to develop an awareness of personal identity and behaviour.
Children as Active Learners
Learning is most effective when it is highly interacted or engaging. It is at its best when children are actively involved and engaged in carrying out tasks that are meaningful to them. The younger the child the more it requires to entice them to be more active. The emphasis is on the process of how they learn and as educators we should praise them for effort.
This provides ample opportunities for children to learn from observations, asking questions, exploration and firsthand experiences with adults facilitating these learning experiences.
Highly Interactive and Engaging
“The teacher, Lina asked the group of eight children working with her , “I wonder how many balls we will need.” “Five”, “No, three”, “Five, Teacher Lina”, the children responded
Outdoor Play with the Nursery children; 4 years old.
From my perspective, I think that learning extends beyond classroom. I believe that outdoor play is a form of learning that actively encourages children development.
The three principles that I have chosen based on the case study:
• Holistic Development to development and learning
• Children as Active Learners
• Play as a medium for learning
Holistic Development to development and learning
Holistic development in children focuses on addressing all of the needs of a child’s life. Intellectual; cognitive, Physical and Social Emotional Development. This perspective to development encourages adults especially parents and teachers to look at the child as a whole …show more content…
They were introduced to some new, large, soft balls. The critical areas under holistic development that can be found in the case study;
Motor Skills Development
“The children were excited with the balls, grabbing one each and beginning to throw, kick and roll them.” “The teacher, Lina set some tasks occasionally to provide focal opportunities for children to develop eye-hand co-ordination skills.” “Laughter broke out as the balls hit one another’s feet or rolled of in other directions. This instantly got the children up and running for the ball.”
The children were given ample space and time for physical play to develop their eye-hand co-ordination skills. They were able to practice their fine motor skills; using their hands and feet to throw, roll and kick the balls. They were also able to practice their gross motor skills; as they were running for the balls to catch them. By doing so, the children would be able to intellectually and physically develop.
Language
The teacher, Lina asked the group of eight children working with her , “I wonder how many balls we will need.” “Five”, “No, three”, “Five, Teacher Lina”, the children responded …show more content…
Aside from that, they also communicate through their emotions. By doing so, they would be able to develop an awareness of personal identity and behaviour.
Children as Active Learners
Learning is most effective when it is highly interacted or engaging. It is at its best when children are actively involved and engaged in carrying out tasks that are meaningful to them. The younger the child the more it requires to entice them to be more active. The emphasis is on the process of how they learn and as educators we should praise them for effort.
This provides ample opportunities for children to learn from observations, asking questions, exploration and firsthand experiences with adults facilitating these learning experiences.
Highly Interactive and Engaging
“The teacher, Lina asked the group of eight children working with her , “I wonder how many balls we will need.” “Five”, “No, three”, “Five, Teacher Lina”, the children responded