A case study reflecting on observations of children’s schematic interests.
In the paper I will be discussing the history and theories of schemas. I will include observations on a child’s schematic interests and my role as the practitioner. A Schema is a pattern of repeatable behaviour into which experiences are assimilated and that are gradually coordinated. (Athey, 1990:37) Children’s patterns are influenced through their genetically pre-determined biological development and the socio-cultural influences they grow up in. The more we discover on the developing brain, the greater the connections between biological patterns and socio-cultural influences need to be emphasised: Nature forms Nurture. (Blakemore, 2000) We may observe young children …show more content…
This method of observation has been established since the 1930s when Susan Isaacs pioneered the method in her school, the Malting House. Susan Isaacs ' work still contributes to modern practices today through her analysis of child – centered practice and play. These theories are now integrated into the foundations of modern early years teaching as demonstrated by the E.Y.F.S 2014 guidelines. Observations are important because we can understand what the child needs to learn to develop their learning further and we can meet children’s needs at all …show more content…
When children are provided with adequate materials and free choice of these materials, schematic behaviours are obvious to the observer. (Athey 2007) The above observations demonstrated the importance of providing children with an environment where they have the opportunity to explore and create. Jenkins stresses the vital role of play in children’s development and the need to make time for children to play. As the practitioner I must observe young children’s schemas so I can facilitate their learning development successfully. Observations are important because the practitioner can understand the child’s interest and can develop their learning further. From my observations I have observed children pursuing and developing their schema’s, however I have only witnessed the children for a limited time period and I will need to go back and observe more to ensure the child’s needs are met at all
In the paper I will be discussing the history and theories of schemas. I will include observations on a child’s schematic interests and my role as the practitioner. A Schema is a pattern of repeatable behaviour into which experiences are assimilated and that are gradually coordinated. (Athey, 1990:37) Children’s patterns are influenced through their genetically pre-determined biological development and the socio-cultural influences they grow up in. The more we discover on the developing brain, the greater the connections between biological patterns and socio-cultural influences need to be emphasised: Nature forms Nurture. (Blakemore, 2000) We may observe young children …show more content…
This method of observation has been established since the 1930s when Susan Isaacs pioneered the method in her school, the Malting House. Susan Isaacs ' work still contributes to modern practices today through her analysis of child – centered practice and play. These theories are now integrated into the foundations of modern early years teaching as demonstrated by the E.Y.F.S 2014 guidelines. Observations are important because we can understand what the child needs to learn to develop their learning further and we can meet children’s needs at all …show more content…
When children are provided with adequate materials and free choice of these materials, schematic behaviours are obvious to the observer. (Athey 2007) The above observations demonstrated the importance of providing children with an environment where they have the opportunity to explore and create. Jenkins stresses the vital role of play in children’s development and the need to make time for children to play. As the practitioner I must observe young children’s schemas so I can facilitate their learning development successfully. Observations are important because the practitioner can understand the child’s interest and can develop their learning further. From my observations I have observed children pursuing and developing their schema’s, however I have only witnessed the children for a limited time period and I will need to go back and observe more to ensure the child’s needs are met at all