Maria Montessori

Aim For my graded unit project, I will investigate the subject area of Language and Literacy. My aim is to consider how the story area within the nursery can be beneficial for the children’s development of both language and literacy skills. I have decided to focus on the story area of the nursery by recreating the area to find ways in which it becomes a fun educational experience. Rationale Professionally I discussed my chosen topic with my mentor, and she is happy to support me as I carry…

Growing up, most of us know what we are going to be. Whether it be a dancer, a rocket scientist, or a police officer, we have an idea of what path we want our life to travel. As children these ideas have a wider variety because we are told that we can be anything we want. If this is true, then why should kids who want to be dancers and kids who want to be rocket scientists go through the exact same education system for 12 years (at least)? This brings up a large, controversial, problem within…

Every teacher has their own philosophy on children and teaching within the early years. This philosophy is based around their beliefs and values, research and personal experience about children and the way they learn and the role of their educators. It is important that a teacher is clear on their philosophy, as they will draw on it for all that they do.(Arthur, Beecher, Death, Dockett& Farmer, 2012). This essay will explore one such philosophy that will be supported by research, varying…

I have had an eye opening experience in my facilitating school this semester. The vast difference between my own personal philosophy on teaching and student learning and my co-teacher’s is incredible. The target students have struggled with keeping attention during lecture. My co-teachers answer to this problem is repetition. She says the same thing over and over to them until they hear it in their sleep. This lesson allowed me to try and integrate something a little more engaging. I realized…

Developing a Personal Learning Philosophy Children need qualify educators whose passion for their profession help them to reach the maximum potential. Educators are individuals who decided to make of teaching their vocation for life and are influencing the young student’s generations to become the professionals and leaders of tomorrow. Early childhood teachers are committed to impart a fine education. It is imperative for early childhood teachers to develop a personal philosophy that embrace the…

DEDICATION We would like to thank Ravyna Jasani for helping us with the photography for The Brain Buddies, Monica Naha who introduced the concept of “Right Brain Education” to us, Master Aarav Mehta without whom we would have never been inspired by the wonders of “Right Brain” and last but not the least our families, who provided us with all the necessary support. FOREWORD When I first heard about Right Brain Education, there was a dearth of information available on the topic. What it was, how…

According to Hess (2004), “the benefits that occur from high-quality discussion not only democratize the classroom but also help students themselves play with ideas and develop the skills to critically think” Classrooms are social settings whereby teaching and learning come about through social interaction among students. The interactions and relationships among students, as they work side by side, constitute the group processes of the classroom. Group interactions are particularly significant…