When entering the classroom, each of our activities is timed to include passing time and seating and organizing time. Activities and instruction are planned to extend the individual child’s development and concentration needs. early childhood philosophy This program focuses on the development of the whole child through active exploration and child initiated choices. From 8 to 9 a.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. children are encouraged to choose the free play that lures them.…
The rapid economic development has impacted our life tremendously. Life is getting much easier and more convenient thanks technology and quick accessed information. However, we do not have everything for granted, we have been working so hard for it. As parents, we spend more time working to bring home money and at the same time dealing with the stress of keeping the job. Consequently, we spend less time with our family, especially with our children, to play with our children or read them a good story.…
During early childhood years, a young mind is absorbing knowledge almost like a sponge. It is important to take this time of learning and help a child build on skills and use imagination. The needs associated with…
Successful kindergarten transition means adjusting to a whole new structured environment on top of a more academically rigorous curriculum. A number of teachers reported that at least half of their children had trouble in the first few months of kindergarten in a number of different areas (Robinson & Diamond, 2014). Kindergarten readiness has changed since the national push for public prekindergarten programs throughout the nation (Hatcher, Nuner & Paulsel, 2012). There is a now a greater push for starting kids in a prekindergarten program at age three or four to better prepare them for the rigor and pace that is now the norm in today’s kindergarten classrooms. The days of students entering school for the first time in kindergarten has become…
In early childhood education there are many philosophers who have theories about early childhood. Each philosopher has a different point of view on how things should be set in for early childhood. In this paper I will discuss a few different philosophers I have learned about while taken early childhood classes. One of the many philosophers I have learned about in early childhood was Erik Erikson.…
This program showed respect for the importance of early learning and care. Throughout, my observation I saw evidence of the ELECT principal, “early child development sets the foundation for life long learning, behaviour and health” (Best Start Expect Panel on Early Learning, 2007, p.7), though the environment and relationships. This is relevant, as everything that happens in an early learning center must always relate back to the importance of setting children up with a love for learning and a positive feeling to towards…
What have you learned? I have learned that communication is very important. Also it is important to be assertive with people and to protect your rights when interacting with people.…
NaaBorle Sackeyfio My Philosophy Teachers are here to facilitate learning by creating a safe and healthy, nonjudgmental, enriching classroom that encourages positive cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. The basis of my philosophy is derived from Piaget’s constructivism, Waldorf education, emotional responsive approach and best practices in child care. Children learn best in environments that are designed for exploration, creativity, openness and self-expression. The balance in child development stems from the parents/teacher/ child relationship.…
C2/B2 There are many values and principles that underpin the chosen theme of play, for example, it is very important that play is based on the child’s personal interests, this will keep them engaged for a longer period of time, they will be more motivated to stay on task, this means that learning through play will become more effective for the child. The Reggio Emilia approach relates to this as ‘The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it.’ (http://www.aneverydaystory.com/beginners-guide-to-reggio-emilia/main-principles/).…
“To implement developmentally appropriate teaching practices in the child’s early years, it is vital for teachers and caregivers to be aware of the developmental characteristics of the children with whom they are working. ”(Claudia Eliason 3). The care of young children and their education are basically the same thing. If the care of a child is viewed as separate from their education the caregiver does not understand child development and the child is missing out on many developmental opportunities. A child’s…
Early childhood education is the time for toddlers to explore and develop their curiosity about the world around them, and helping them discover new things. Having the opportunities to be able to participate exploration allows for toddlers to learn and develop skills, which will help develop their attitudes towards learning. Also, giving them the knowledge and skills needed to interact with their environment and develop relationships with other people, will help them throughout their education. Therefore, it’s up to early childhood centre and teachers to create a curriculum that promotes and nurtures positive development. This report will be discussing how a toddlers learning and development can be supported.…
The concept of early childhood education is one of the most critical topics in the sphere of human social, intellectual, and rational development that incorporates a number of educational experiences and activities required for the intellectual and social growth of preschool children earlier to their high school. In this regard, different theorists and educationalist have debated over the idea of early childhood education and its different aspects. However, early childhood education, for me, is the time in which children learn to adopt different habits, behaviors, and those practices that are considered useful and innovative for them with respect to their overall growth of the personality. In other words, according to my educational philosophy,…
Introduction For the bible says, "And God said; Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them" (Gen. 1:26-27) Understand that God created people with having his characteristics rooted in them so that they will be able to show the very same aspects of God. As an Early Childhood Educator, we are responsible for children to discover their own identity, to learn the values of others, and to know the importance of different learning forms.…
Early childhood development is considered to be the most important phase in life. It determines the quality of health, well-being, learning and behavior that happens throughout one’s whole life span. It is a period of great opportunity, but also the time of great vulnerability to negative influences. (WHO, 2015) Parents and families are the first to teach infants and young children during their infancy and early childhood.…
As an educator it is important to create an engaging, productive and enriching learning environment for all children. To do that we must look at all of our students and understand their current stage in each developmental domain. In my design of a classroom for children 2-5 years of age, I have created a space for children to move around and actively engage in physical activities to develop their psychomotor domain, designed a literacy area where students have access to books to help with their reading and listening skills to develop their cognitive domain and placed students into groups to work with others and become more social to develop their affective domain. In conclusion, as educators it is ultimately up to us to set up our classroom environment to develop the cognitive (thinking), affective (emotion/feeling) and psychomotor (physical/kinesthetic) domains of all of our…