Early childhood education

through their environment. You can find the use of constructivism in just about any childhood education classroom. Compared to a traditional teaching setting, where information is given and children are expected to understand, a constructivism setting would allow for personal thought and problem exploration. Teachers are meant for guidance, and to provoke though-generating questions for their students. In an early childhood classroom setting…

Philosophy Statement I have chosen to work in this field because I believe that early school years are the most significant in a child’s life as they lay the foundation for future education. True education is one that brings out the person’s potential. Education should encompass the whole child—intellectual, social, emotional and physical aspects of his/her being. Being a preschool teacher involves a true love for the career and working with children. "Growing up I was the oldest one in the…

the struggle, we as a community, will progress together. Despite holding a Masters in Early Childhood Education with an ESOL and Political Science endorsement from Georgia State University, it has been my time in the classroom that has allowed me to gain first-hand experience in maintaining control of classroom, experimenting with diverse teaching techniques, and supporting students of various ages in their education matriculation. Two of my greatest strengths as a teacher is integration and…

that is predominantly pleasurable” (Veiga, Neto, & Rieffe, 2016, p.2). It provides opportunities for a child to learn about the surroundings. If a child is taking part in the play actively, it may result in more effective learning. In the early childhood education, ‘child-centered’ is important for teaching and children’s learning and development. No matter the teaching approach or curriculum of a kindergarten, play is essential to facilitate a child’s learning and growth. It enables a child to…

Education is a crucial determinant of health status because it is inextricably linked with the social factors of employment, income, working conditions, food security, and housing. A good education is necessary to obtain a secure and well-paying job. This, in turn, influences the type of community the individual resides in, the quality of housing, access to higher education, the ability to purchase nutritious food, the capacity to participate in activities, and the quality of early childhood…

Principle 3 - Reciprocal Relationships Introduction Because family-school partnerships are crucial in early childhood education, a great deal of effort must be made to develop and maintain relationships between both parents and educators so as to enhance children’s learning and to address any obstacles that may impede it (Loughran, 2008). Caregivers want to be engaged in their child’s educational program, but may struggle to insert and assert themselves into the educational environment. It…

ever speak to one another, to come together to accomplish a common goal. For most students, meeting so many others, for whom they know very little to nothing about, would have been quite helpful. After school involvement with the student body at an early age is beneficial and seeing as how after time, it soon becomes more of a dependable habit, and less of a frivolous…

These questions really tied everything together and helped the students think about the important pieces of information so they would remember the next time they bowled. Repetition and question and answer were teaching techniques I witnessed Mr. Dunn use repeatedly throughout the day. Having students recall the information and piece it all together was an excellent way to finish up the class because they could carry the information with them throughout the day. It was interesting watching…

quality childhood and development opportunities. Valuable education and social experiences in high quality child care have a positive influence on children 's development and school readiness. Failure to make investments can lead to greater educational failures and fewer adults prepared to be good parents to the next generation of children. Healthy early childhood development (ECD) in the early child…

I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, raised in Texas, where I lived until summer of 2010. In 2010, I moved to Alabama, where I graduated High School May 2014. I am currently majoring in early childhood education as an undergraduate at University of Alabama at Birmingham. As a child, I grew up in eastern part of Texas. I attended schools in the Keller School District until middle school. Middle school year my family and I moved closer to family members, in Tyler, Texas, where I attended…